CornerShot
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CornerShot is a weapon accessory invented by Lt. Col.
Amos Golan of the
Israeli Defense Forces in cooperation with American investors.
[1] It was designed in the early 2000s for
SWAT teams and
special forces in hostile situations usually involving
terrorists and
hostages. 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.
Forms and variations[edit]
A Mexican Army Standard Cornershot on display at a public relations event.
The CornerShot's shooting range is claimed to be accurate and effective to 100 meters in
9×19mm,
.40 S&W, and
.45 ACPpistols, 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, a model widely used by US security forces, the Glock, SIG Sauer, and CZ, the mechanism can also mount various accessories such as detachable cameras, audio/video transmission kits, visible and IR lasers and tactical flashlights, suppressors and rubber bullets. A standard
pistol version is available, along with a 40 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 in color LCD monitor, providing a video observation and sighting system with 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.
[2]
Future versions will be mountable on the US M-16 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 2-hour flash memory chip attached to the gunstock.