Hi-Point 995 carbine
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The Hi-Point 995 carbine is a low-cost, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbine popular in the United States for budget-conscious shooters and often noted for its use in several high-profile crimes.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Hi-Point 995 carbine canonical | 1 |
| Hi-Point 995TS carbine | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T13309811 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hi-Point 995 carbine Context triple: [Columbine High School massacre, weaponUsed, Hi-Point 995 carbine]
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A.
VP9 pistol
The VP9 pistol is a modern, striker-fired semi-automatic handgun by Heckler & Koch known for its ergonomic design, customizable grip, and reliability for law enforcement and civilian use.
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B.
Ruger Mini-14 rifle
The Ruger Mini-14 rifle is a semi-automatic, magazine-fed firearm popular for civilian sporting and tactical use, and infamously associated with several high-profile mass shootings.
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C.
Type 44 carbine
The Type 44 carbine is a Japanese bolt-action cavalry rifle developed in the early 20th century, notable for its compact design and folding bayonet, and used by the Imperial Japanese Army.
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D.
C8 carbine
The C8 carbine is a compact, Canadian-designed variant of the M16/AR-15 family of assault rifles, widely used by military and law enforcement forces around the world.
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E.
MP5 submachine gun
The MP5 submachine gun is a widely used 9×19mm firearm renowned for its reliability, accuracy, and extensive adoption by military and law enforcement units worldwide.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hi-Point 995 carbine Target entity description: The Hi-Point 995 carbine is a low-cost, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbine popular in the United States for budget-conscious shooters and often noted for its use in several high-profile crimes.
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A.
VP9 pistol
The VP9 pistol is a modern, striker-fired semi-automatic handgun by Heckler & Koch known for its ergonomic design, customizable grip, and reliability for law enforcement and civilian use.
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B.
Ruger Mini-14 rifle
The Ruger Mini-14 rifle is a semi-automatic, magazine-fed firearm popular for civilian sporting and tactical use, and infamously associated with several high-profile mass shootings.
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C.
Type 44 carbine
The Type 44 carbine is a Japanese bolt-action cavalry rifle developed in the early 20th century, notable for its compact design and folding bayonet, and used by the Imperial Japanese Army.
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D.
C8 carbine
The C8 carbine is a compact, Canadian-designed variant of the M16/AR-15 family of assault rifles, widely used by military and law enforcement forces around the world.
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E.
MP5 submachine gun
The MP5 submachine gun is a widely used 9×19mm firearm renowned for its reliability, accuracy, and extensive adoption by military and law enforcement units worldwide.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
firearm
ⓘ
pistol-caliber carbine ⓘ semi-automatic rifle ⓘ |
| actionType | semi-automatic ⓘ |
| aftermarketAccessories |
magazines
ⓘ
optics ⓘ stocks ⓘ |
| barrelLength | approximately 16.5 inches ⓘ |
| barrelMaterial | steel barrel ⓘ |
| buttstockType | fixed stock ⓘ |
| category | pistol-caliber carbines sold on U.S. civilian market ⓘ |
| chambering | 9×19mm Parabellum ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| feedSystem | detachable box magazine ⓘ |
| gripMaterial | polymer ⓘ |
| hasAccessoryRail | yes ⓘ |
| hasAftermarketSupport | yes ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
Hi-Point 995TS carbine
ⓘ
linked to:
Hi-Point 995 carbine
|
| intendedCaliber | 9×19mm Parabellum ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
civilian sporting use
ⓘ
home defense ⓘ |
| introducedAs | 9mm carbine in Hi-Point product line ⓘ |
| legalStatusInUS | sold as a civilian firearm subject to federal and state law ⓘ |
| magazineLocation | in-grip magazine ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Hi-Point Firearms ⓘ |
| marketPosition | budget firearm ⓘ |
| marketSegment | entry-level carbines ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
blowback-operated pistol-caliber carbine
ⓘ
heavy for its size ⓘ low retail price ⓘ simple design ⓘ |
| notableFor | use in several high-profile crimes in the United States ⓘ |
| operatingMechanism | simple blowback ⓘ |
| overallLength | approximately 31 inches ⓘ |
| popularity | popular among budget-conscious shooters in the United States ⓘ |
| productionType | mass-produced ⓘ |
| receiverMaterial | zinc-alloy slide/receiver with steel inserts ⓘ |
| safetyFeatures |
last-round hold-open
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magazine disconnect safety ⓘ manual safety ⓘ |
| sightType |
adjustable rear sight
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hooded front sight ⓘ iron sights ⓘ |
| stockMaterial | polymer ⓘ |
| typicalMagazineCapacity |
10-round magazine
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15-round magazine (aftermarket) ⓘ |
| usesAmmunitionType | centerfire pistol ammunition ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Hi-Point 995 carbine Description of subject: The Hi-Point 995 carbine is a low-cost, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbine popular in the United States for budget-conscious shooters and often noted for its use in several high-profile crimes.
Referenced by (2)
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linked to: Hi-Point 995 carbine