{"id":926,"date":"2023-02-07T18:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T18:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edcfirearms.com\/?p=926"},"modified":"2023-02-07T18:37:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T18:37:26","slug":"when-you-need-more-the-edc-long-gun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edcfirearms.com\/when-you-need-more-the-edc-long-gun\/","title":{"rendered":"When You Need More: The EDC Long Gun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mention the term EDC firearm, and most people think of a handgun. While sidearms are the most convenient to carry, sometimes you need the increased range of a long gun, or you have to deal with misguided laws. For these situations, a compact (generally folding) rifle or shotgun is a welcome addition to your EDC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Concept<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An EDC long gun is not something carried under your coat. The concept is similar to having a truck gun, but the weapon will spend most of its time in a backpack, trunk, or get-home bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping a long gun in the get-home bag can be handy if your state has dumb laws. In Michigan, for example, my wife could not be in possession of my pistol since it was registered to me, and Michigan prohibits sharing unless both individuals have a carry permit (which we did not). However, anybody in the home could share the long guns. Putting a folding long gun in the go bag would have made it possible to leave the weapon in the trunk on a permanent basis, regardless of who was driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The long guns of this variety are folding carbines, folding shotguns, and compact repeaters like a Rossi 92, Winchester 94, some bolt guns, and the various AR and AK variants. We will discuss a few of these below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KelTec SU-16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Called the Sport Utility, the KelTec<\/a> SU-16 is a unique rifle. It is a gas piston-operated .223\/5.56mm rifle that accepts AR pattern magazines. The weapon weighs less than five pounds, and the buttstock, plus the trigger assembly, folds forward  with the press of a button. The stock is hollow and can hold two 10-round or one 30-round magazine for storage. As another unique feature the foreend hinges down and splits into a bipod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KelTec Sub 2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The KelTec Sub 2K has been around for a while and has built a good reputation as a reliable pistol-caliber carbine. Folding completely in half, it can accept a variety of pistol magazines, depending on the model purchased. The one compatible with Glock magazines is the most popular of course. I know several individuals who keep one of these in every vehicle they own because they can fit anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KelTec CMR30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a more compact weapon than the Sub 2K, grab a KelTec CMR30. This little .22 Magnum carbine carries thirty rounds of ammo in the magazine, and with the stock collapsed it measures just 22.5\u201d. long It should fit almost anywhere, and the .22 magnum chambering gives you enough power and reach to handle all but the largest predators without making as much noise as a heavier caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruger PCC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want more oomph than a .22 can provide, set aside the takedown 10\/22 and pick up the takedown PCC. This tough little carbine comes with interchangeable magazine wells for either Glock or Ruger American magazines. Several stock configurations and colors are available, including the Magpul Backpacker stock. Aside from the magazine release, the controls are the same as a 10\/22, so most of us should have a short learning curve on the weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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