So you have acquired a "Foldy Boi," otherwise known as the ZEV Tech FDP and they have tips for you on deploying it properly. To get this mechanical transformer ready for action, use the ambidextrous charging handle. Rather than trying to win a wrist-flicking contest, simply hold the device upright and let gravity do the heavy lifting as you pull back. It turns out that physics is actually quite helpful when you aren't fighting against it.

Putting the device back into its compact, boxy form is a matter of knowing which buttons to push, much like dealing with a grumpy relative. There is a button on the pistol grip and another on the stock or brace. Pressing these allows the components to fold neatly back together. If you need to aim, the built-in iron sights can be adjusted for windage and elevation using the screws on the handle, ensuring you hit something other than the scenery.

When you open the packaging, do not treat the foam like common trash. It is specifically designed to fit into a Pelican 1450 case, saving you the trouble of poorly DIY-ing your own storage solution. The box also includes space for two magazines, so you can head to the range with everything tucked away in a setup that looks far more organized than your kitchen junk drawer.