Lightweight at only 5.8 pounds, the HK69A1 is designed to fire a variety of low velocity ammunition, including CS, HE, AP, less lethal and flares to ranges 400 meters with a degree of accuracy not available from competing designs. The ladder sight is for ranges of 100-400 meters, and the HK69A1 also has a flip-up rear dual aperture short range sight for distances of 50 and 100 meters. The break-open action and separate manual hamer allows the HK69A1 to be loaded and unloaded without the hammer being cocked. The retractable stock allows the HK69A1 to be fired as a pistol or from the shoulder.