China Develops Weapon That Can Shoot Around CORNERS!

Police guns that can shoot around corners are leaving serious criminals nowhere to hide in China.

Shanghai's SWAT team have been pictured training with the bendable firearm which allows the operator to see and shoot around corners.

The weapon, developed by Chongqing Changfeng Machinery Co and Shanghai Sea Shield Technologies, has been designed for fighting in urban settings, making it useful in terror or hostage situations.

Officers are able to point it at 60 degrees around the corner to attack an armed target without exposing themselves to a counterattack.

The weapon consists of a handgun, or pistol, fitted to the front of the system and fired from the back section using an ordinary trigger.

Pulling a grip underneath changes it from its bent configuration into a straight one so it can be used normally.

It also features a small, high-resolution camera and monitor, which can observe and view a target from different vantage points. It lets the shooter see where the gun is pointing without putting themselves in the firing line.

The camera allows the police team to scan an area prior to pinpointing a target and broadcast the footage directly, in real time, to the people operating behind.

It has also been compared to the CornerShot, a weapon accessory invented by Amos Golan of the Israeli Defence Forces in cooperation with American investor, according to the South China Morning Post.

The original 'crooked gun' has been sold to military forces in 15 different countries.