This 12 gauge smoothbore shotgun has a 14-inch (36 cm) barrel and a rust-resistant parkerized finish.
[3] The Norinco HP9 is a copy of the Remington 870, a widely distributed design no longer under patent protection, and most of the parts interchange freely.
In 1993, the import of most Norinco firearms and ammunition into the United States was blocked under new trade rules when China's permanent normal trade relations status was renewed.
The Norinco HP9 can be legally purchased and owned in Canada, as it fall under the "non-restricted" firearm class.
The rules and regulations in regard to storage, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms apply.