What Is A Long Gun?

Above, two examples of long guns. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For those new in the world of firearms, there is terminology connected with them that they may or may not know. 

One such term is long gun. 

I think the term is rather self-explanatory. Military Modelling has the answer along with examples.

They begin with:

What is a Long Gun? Examples and Types

When it comes to firearms, there are many different types and classifications. One common classification is between handguns and long guns. But what exactly is a long gun, and what are some examples of this type of firearm?

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