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Definition of Long Gun

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Left side of Winchester Model 62A pump slide action 22 rimfire rifle.

This is a fine old long gun - a Winchester Model 62A pump slide action 22 rimfire rifle.

Photo © Russ Chastain
Definition: A long gun is pretty easy to define - it's a gun that's long.

Generally speaking, any rifle or shotgun that's designed to be used by a single person and fired from the shoulder is a long gun. Sporting firearms are pretty much divided into two realms: long guns and handguns.

- Russ Chastain

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