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{{Infobox weapon
|name= CornerShot
| image= Cornershot eurosatory2006.jpg
| image_size = 300
|caption= A standard CornerShot fitted with a fake [[Glock]] pistol.
|origin=Israel
|type= Weapon accessory
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|service= 2003–present
|used_by= See ''[[#Users|Users]]''
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|designer= Amos Golan
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|manufacturer= [[Corner Shot Holdings]], LLC
|production_date= 2003–present
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|variants= 4 (including Standard)
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|weight= 3.86&nbsp;kilograms (8.5&nbsp;lb)
|length= 820&nbsp;millimetres (32.7&nbsp;in)
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'''CornerShot''' is a weapon accessory created by Lt. Col. Amos Golan of the [[Israeli Defense Forces]] in cooperation with American investors.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_7_50/ai_n6038095/ | work=Guns Magazine | title=Bad news for the bad guys: the next best thing to being there! | first=Kevin | last=Gibson | year=2004}}</ref> It was designed in the early 2000s for use by [[SWAT|SWAT teams]] and [[special forces]] in hostile situations usually involving [[terrorism|terrorists]] and [[hostage]]s. Its purpose is similar to that of the [[periscope rifle]]; it allows its operator to both see and attack an armed target without exposing the operator to counterattack.

==Design==
The CornerShot's shooting range is claimed{{By whom|date=December 2015}} to be accurate and effective to 100 meters with [[9×19mm Parabellum|9×19mm]], [[.40 S&W]], and [[.45 ACP]] pistols, and is claimed to be effective to 200 meters with a [[5.7×28mm]] pistol. The device is available in several variations, including the [[Beretta 92F]], as well as Glock, SIG Sauer, and CZ pistols. The mechanism can also mount various accessories such as detachable cameras, audio/video transmission kits, visible and IR lasers, tactical flashlights, suppressors, and can fire rubber bullets. A standard [[pistol]] version is available, along with a 40&nbsp;mm [[grenade launcher]]. Because they are fitted with high-resolution digital cameras, any variant can also be used as a surveillance tool. All the models come with the same stock camera and 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, providing a video observation and sighting system with powerful transmission capability. The flashlight and camera let it operate in either day or night. A variety of optional interchangeable cameras, as well as a folding stock, are available, and a universal accessory rail is standard.<ref name="military.com">[http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_Corner,,00.html "CornerShot" on Military.com]&mdash;an article  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060710194942/http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0%2C14632%2CSoldiertech_Corner%2C%2C00.html |date=July 10, 2006 }}</ref>

Future versions will be mountable on the US [[M16 rifle]] and a European joint assault weapon. The system can also be remotely emplaced and operated from behind camouflage, with a wire video-out connection sending images to a commander at a distance or saved to a two-hour flash memory chip attached to the gunstock.

===Pistol===
In the standard version a pistol is mounted in the front end of the weapon, which bends horizontally at a mid-frame sixty-degree hinge. There is a digital camera and a flashlight attached to the barrel in the [[bayonet]] position. On the butt side of the hinge are the trigger, camera screen (which is on a horizontal hinge just like the mid-gun hinge but it is off of the left side of the gun), and controls for the camera and light.

=== Assault Pistol Rifle ===
The Assault Pistol Rifle (APR) mounts a custom pistol in the front part of the weapon to allow the use of rifle cartridges. It fires 5.56&nbsp;mm ammunition. The APR pistol can be removed from the CornerShot frame.<ref name="cornershot.us">[http://www.cornershot.us CornerShot.us] - manufacturer's Web site</ref>

==Similar weapons==
The [[periscope rifle]] was independently developed by a number of individuals as a response to the [[trench warfare]] of [[World War I]]; they were used by armies of several countries from 1914 onward. This earlier idea was simply a specialised "second" stock and trigger mechanism combined with a periscope to allow the shooter to remain safely ''within'' the trench and still aim and fire a rifle that was laid over the top of the trench parapet.

The ''[[Krummlauf]]'' (''curved barrel'') was an attachment for the [[Sturmgewehr 44]] rifle, which was used by the Germans in [[World War II]]. It allowed the shooter to aim and fire around corners with its bent barrel and a [[periscope]]-style sight. A disadvantage of the device was its short life, due to the stress of firing.

==Foreign Derivatives==

===China===
China has made at least three CornerShot-like weapons<ref name="url7 powerful new weapons that Chinas military just showed off - Business Insider">{{cite web |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/chinas-showing-off-new-weapons-likely-to-send-a-message-2019-1?r=US&IR=T |title=7 powerful new weapons that China's military just showed off - Business Insider |website=[[Business Insider]] }}</ref> to date: the [[HD66|HD-66]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spacewar.com/reports/India_launches_search_for_cornershot_guns_999.html|title=India launches search for cornershot guns|access-date=2010-03-25}}</ref> which is based on the CornerShot, and the CF-06.<ref name="CPEX">{{cite web|url=http://www.china-defense-mashup.com/?p=18|title=China's newest nonlinear of sight weapon system|access-date=2010-03-25|date=2008-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027060831/http://china-defense-mashup.com/?p=18|archive-date=2018-10-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> Both models were first unveiled at the 4th China Police Expo (CIPATE) and developed by the Chongqing Changfeng Machinery Co Ltd and Shanghai Sea Shield Technologies Company.<ref name="CPEX"/> According to Qing Shanseng, chief designer of the HD-66 and CF-06, both systems are indigenous and were not done based on the CornerShot.<ref name="CPEX"/>

The third one, known as the CS/LW9, was developed by the China Ordnance Industry Research Institute in 2005 in an attempt to do a similar system to the Israeli-made Cornershot.<ref name="China">{{cite web|url=http://war.163.com/11/0930/17/7F7GDMVR0001123L.html?f=jsearch|title=击杀墙后之敌：国产警用拐弯枪_网易新闻|last=网易|website=war.163.com|date=30 September 2011}}</ref> It has a handle at the bottom that can be used to turn the LW9 to the left or right.<ref name="China"/>

The three systems use the [[QSZ-92]] as the main pistol,<ref name="CPEX"/><ref name="China"/> although the LW9 also uses the NP22/34 pistols.<ref name="China"/>

===Pakistan===
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===Iran===
Iran has demonstrated a weapon that is a clone of the Israeli CornerShot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/iran-clones-israeli-cornershot/ | title=Iran clones Israeli cornershot | access-date=2008-12-10|date=2008-01-31}}</ref>

As of 2016, there is no information on whether the Iranian military has fielded it.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/01/10/cornershot-clones-around-world/|title=CornerShot Clones from Around the World -|date=10 January 2018}}</ref>

===South Korea===
South Korea had publicly unveiled their own version of the CornerShot on March 23, 2010, created and developed by the Agency for Defense Development.<ref name="DN">{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4550658|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121230736/http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4550658|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-21|title=South Korea Develops Corner Shot|author=Jung Sung-Ki|date=2010-03-23|access-date=2010-04-01|publisher=[[Defense News]]}}</ref> The ADD had [[South Korean won|₩]]350 million invested for research and development of their own CornerShot in September 2008<ref name="DN"/> to 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/09/30/dx-korea-2016-modified-k2c1-rifle-korean-corner-shot/|title=DX Korea 2016- Modified K2C1 rifle, Korean Corner Shot - The Firearm Blog|date=30 September 2016}}</ref> Its functions are similar to the original version, with the exception of a laser target designator and a pixel sensor included to assist in locating hostile targets.<ref name="Yonhap">{{cite web |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20100323003000315 |title=S. Korea develops 'corner shot' rifle &#124; Yonhap News Agency |website=en.yna.co.kr |access-date=19 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404042131/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20100323003000315 |archive-date=4 April 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20100401.aspx|title=South Korea Discovers The Corner Shot|access-date=2010-04-01|date=2010-04-01}}</ref>

The CornerShot made in South Korea was developed by S&T Daewoo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=4672} |title=Altair Agencja Lotnicza |publisher=Altair.com.pl |date= |accessdate=2022-05-28}}</ref> It's unveiled in 2016 as the Korea Special-Purpose Weapon<ref>{{cite web | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021192114/www.janes.com/article/63605/dx-korea-2016-s-t-motiv-unveils-second-generation-korea-special-purpose-weapon | title=DX Korea 2016: S&T; Motiv unveils second-generation Korea Special Purpose Weapon &#124; IHS Jane's 360 }}</ref> and mounts a S&T K5 pistol, although it can be used with other pistols.<ref name="DXKC">{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/63605/dx-korea-2016-s-t-motiv-unveils-second-generation-korea-special-purpose-weapon |title=DX Korea 2016: S&T; Motiv unveils second-generation Korea Special Purpose Weapon &#124; IHS Jane's 360 |website=www.janes.com |access-date=19 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021192114/https://www.janes.com/article/63605/dx-korea-2016-s-t-motiv-unveils-second-generation-korea-special-purpose-weapon |archive-date=21 October 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The K1A can be attached to the KSPW if necessary for additional firepower.<ref name="DXKC"/>

The KPSW has MIL-STD-1913 rails to allow attachment of optics and other tactical accessories.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sadefensejournal.com/st-motiv-ready-for-global-stage-small-arms-featured-at-dx-korea/|title=S&T Motiv Ready for Global Stage Small Arms Featured at DX Korea – Small Arms Defense Journal}}</ref>

===India===

====DRDO====
An Indian-made Cornershot weapon was first reported to be in development in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/drdo-develops-corner-shot-rifle-for-counter-insurgency-114020700573_1.html|title=DRDO develops corner-shot rifle for counter-insurgency|last=IANS|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=7 February 2014|via=Business Standard}}</ref> A cornershot weapon system (CSWS) is designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE)<ref>https://www.defencexp.com/decoding-cornershot-weapon-system-csws/</ref> and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<ref name="DRDOCS">{{cite web |title=Corner Shot Weapon System {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/corner-shot-weapon-system |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref> The CSWS is planned to have a pistol and 40mm GL variant.<ref name="DRDOCS"/> Development was reportedly done by 2019.<ref name="HinduCS">{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/drdodeveloped-corner-shot-weapon-ready-for-induction/article65262132.ece | title=Bend and aim: DRDO's corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye | newspaper=The Hindu | date=26 March 2022 | last1=Peri | first1=Dinakar }}</ref> It's known as the '''Trikaal'''.<ref name="DRDOTFOCT21">{{Cite web |title=Small Arms & Ammunition |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf |access-date=6 September 2023 |website=[[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]}}</ref> 

It is made in aluminum alloy to make it light and durable.<ref name="HinduCS"/> The CSWS's camera, laser, infrared illuminator, and torch are positioned in the front while the display, electronics, battery, and swivelling mechanism are located in the back.<ref name="ATCS">{{cite web|url=https://asianatimes.com/the-drdos-corner-shot-weapon-provides-a-vital-eye-for-cops/ |title=The DRDO's corner-shot weapon provides a vital eye for copsÂ |publisher=Asianatimes.com |date=2022-03-26 |accessdate=2022-05-28}}</ref> It can be equipped with the Glock 17/19 and the Indian-made 1A pistol.<ref name="ATCS"/> The DRDO version is being made in collaboration with Zen Technologies.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/zen-technologies-wins-contract-from-j-k-police-122032900428_1.html | title=Zen Technologies wins contract from J&K Police | newspaper=Business Standard India | date=29 March 2022 | last1=Market | first1=Capital }}</ref> On February 5, 2024, the Trikaal was publicly unveiled at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024 convention in Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_february_2024_global_security_army_industry/zen_technologies_presents_trikaal_corner_shooting_weapon_system_at_wds_2024.html|title=Zen Technologies presents Trikaal corner shooting weapon system at WDS 2024|publisher=Army Recognition|date=2024-02-05}}</ref>

On March 26, 2022, the [[Central Reserve Police Force]] and the [[Jammu and Kashmir Police]] are in the process of adopting it after putting the CSWS through multiple tests.<ref name="HinduCS"/> On May 9, 2025, it's reported that the J&K Police will adopt the Trikaal with 100 systems being delivered with the [[National Security Guard]] planning to procure it.<ref>https://www.greaterkashmir.com/uncategorized/jk-cops-to-be-armed-with-corner-shot-weapon-system/</ref>

====Zen Technologies====
Zen Technologies unveiled the ShootEdge at India International Security Expo 2015, New Delhi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.forceindia.net/IndustryNovember20154.aspx |title=Zen Technologies unveils ShootEdge at India International Security Expo 2015 |access-date=2016-03-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310144716/http://www.forceindia.net/IndustryNovember20154.aspx |archive-date=2016-03-10 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.spslandforces.com/experts-speak/?id=538&h=Indigenous-CornerShot | title=Indigenous CornerShot }}</ref>

On March 29, 2022, the J&K Police awarded a contract to Zen Technologies for the ShootEdge.<ref>https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/zen-tech-bags-rs-5-28-cr-order-from-the-j-k-police-122032900421_1.html</ref>

==Users==
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* {{flag|Azerbaijan}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://1news.az/politics/20091118043128069.html |title=Азербайджан использует новейшее израильское оружие - ФОТО - 1NEWS.AZ |access-date=2013-06-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405024742/http://1news.az/politics/20091118043128069.html |archive-date=2015-04-05 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}: Used by the [[State Investigation and Protection Agency|State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA)]] and the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs Special Police Unit.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}
* {{flag|China}}: [[Beijing SWAT]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.163.com/06/0119/01/27PSP21P0001124T.html|script-title=zh:北京民警节后将装备以色列12万元高级拐弯枪(图)|access-date=2010-03-11|date=2006-01-19|language=zh|publisher=Netease|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704133607/http://news.163.com/06/0119/01/27PSP21P0001124T.html|archive-date=2008-07-04|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|India}}: Used by the [[Delhi Police|Delhi]] and [[Punjab Police (India)|Punjab Police]] forces.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ndtv.in/videos/video-story-242826|title=दिल्ली पुलिस के स्वाट कमांडो, सुरक्षा की गारंटी वीडियो - हिन्दी न्यूज़ वीडियो एनडीटीवी ख़बर|website=ndtv.in}}</ref>
* {{flag|Indonesia}}: [[KOPASKA]]{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}
* {{flag|Israel}}:  Used by [[Shayetet 13]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://special-ops.org/shayetet-13-idf-most-secretive-unit/ | title=Shayetet 13: The IDF's most elite and secretive unit | date=26 September 2012 }}</ref>
* {{flag|Mexico}}: [[Cuerpo de Fuerzas Especiales|Special Forces Corps (CFE)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/545475.html|title=Niega Sedena información sobre "arma del futuro"|first=El Universal, Compañia Periodística Nacional.|last=México|access-date=2013-06-03|archive-date=2008-10-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012043203/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/545475.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|Myanmar}}: Unknown number of Cornershots sold to Myanmar.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://dimse.info/myanmar/ | title=Myanmar – DIMSE }}</ref>
* {{flag|North Macedonia}}: Used by the Special Tasks Unit "Tiger".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Inostranstvo/Region/Jedinica-za-specijalne-zadatke-Tigrovi-Republike-Makedonije-English.html#sthash.4ZljdZ0l.dpbs |title=Specijalne-jedinice.com &#124; Special Tasks Unit "Tiger" of the Republic of Macedonia |access-date=2018-08-22 |archive-date=2018-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822213914/https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Inostranstvo/Region/Jedinica-za-specijalne-zadatke-Tigrovi-Republike-Makedonije-English.html#sthash.4ZljdZ0l.dpbs |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* {{flag|Russia}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lenta.ru/news/2009/12/11/glock/|title=Спецподразделения МВД вооружатся австрийскими пистолетами}}</ref>
* {{flag|South Korea}}: The [[Republic of Korea Army|ROK Army]] [[Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command|Special Forces]] uses the Israeli model.<ref name="Yonhap"/>
* {{flag|Singapore}}: [[Singapore Army]].{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}
* {{flag|Turkey}}: [[Special Forces (Turkish Armed Forces)|Special Forces]], [[Gendarmerie Special Operations Command]] and [[Police Special Operation Department]]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/tskya-koseli-silah-40074026 | title=TSK'ya 'köşeli' silah | newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] | language= tr | date= 23 March 2016 | access-date=23 April 2016}}</ref>
* {{flag|Vietnam}}: Used by the Special Police Force (Cảnh sát Cơ động)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://baodatviet.vn/quoc-phong/binh-luan-quan-su/trung-quoc-choang-cscd-viet-nam-dung-sung-be-goc-israel-3237837/ |title=Trung Quốc 'choáng': CSCĐ Việt Nam dùng 'súng bẻ góc' Israel - DVO - Báo Đất Việt |website=baodatviet.vn |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317210204/http://baodatviet.vn/quoc-phong/binh-luan-quan-su/trung-quoc-choang-cscd-viet-nam-dung-sung-be-goc-israel-3237837/ |archive-date=2015-03-17}}</ref> and the Vietnamese Army's 113th Special Forces Brigade.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://kienthuc.net.vn/quan-su/ngac-nhien-vu-khi-toi-tan-den-khong-ngo-cua-dac-cong-vn-1157940.html#p-1|title = Ngạc nhiên vũ khí tối tân đến không ngờ của Đặc công VN|date = 13 December 2018}}</ref>

==Notes==
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