Guns of the Royal Hong Kong Police - a British Colonial Police Force (the RHKP)

Published on September 10, 2022
Duration: 31:43

This video details the firearms used by the Royal Hong Kong Police (RHKP) from its colonial origins to the 1997 handover. It covers a diverse arsenal including revolvers like the Webley Mark IV and Smith & Wesson Model 10, shotguns such as the Remington 870, rifles from Lee Enfields to AR-15s, and submachine guns like the Sterling and H&K MP5. Elite units also employed specialized precision rifles like the H&K G3SG1 and Accuracy International AW.

Quick Summary

The Royal Hong Kong Police (RHKP) utilized a diverse range of firearms, evolving from colonial-era revolvers like the Webley Mark IV to the Smith & Wesson Model 10. Shotguns included the iconic Remington 870, while rifles progressed from Lee Enfields to Colt AR-15s. Submachine guns like the Sterling and H&K MP5 were also standard issue.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Royal Hong Kong Police (RHKP)
  2. 02:11Historical Context and Force Evolution
  3. 06:25Pistols: Revolvers and Semi-Autos
  4. 10:12Shotguns: From Greener to Remington
  5. 13:08Service Rifles: Lee Enfield to M16
  6. 16:32Submachine Guns: Sterling and MP5
  7. 20:01Special Weapons and Marksman Rifles
  8. 24:47The 1997 Handover and Legacy

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of pistols did the Royal Hong Kong Police use?

The RHKP initially used .38/200 revolvers like the Webley Mark IV and Colt Police Positive. By the 1980s, they adopted the Smith & Wesson Model 10 in .38 Special. Elite units later utilized the Browning Hi-Power and eventually the Glock 17.

Which shotguns were iconic for the Royal Hong Kong Police?

The Remington 870 became the standard shotgun for the RHKP. It was so widely used that the Cantonese word for shotgun became 'Remington' (Lui Ming Dang).

What rifles did the Royal Hong Kong Police employ?

Post-WWII, the RHKP used Lee Enfield rifles and M1 Carbines. By the 1970s, the Colt AR-15 and M16A1 became standard issue, specifically early production AR-15s without auto-sear pins.

Did the RHKP use submachine guns?

Yes, the Sterling submachine gun was a long-time standard, especially for marine units. The RHKP was also an early adopter of the Heckler & Koch MP5 family, including A2, A3, SD, and K variants.

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