[SHOT 2025] ZEV Technologies Folding Defensive Platform (FDP)

“The Folding Defensive Platform provides unmatched versatility with its groundbreaking folding design. Zev has joined forces with Magpul to develop the Folding Defensive Platform (FDP) which includes groundbreaking folding technology on both a short-barreled rifle and a pistol. The FDP is the ultimate solution for shooters seeking a compact, powerful, and highly concealable defensive weapon system.Designed to meet the demands of law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians alike, the FDP platform provides unmatched versatility with its folding design, making it easy to store and deploy in critical situations. Built with the quality and precision that these two industry leaders are known for, the FDP combines reliability, cutting-edge technology, and ergonomic efficiency into one powerful platform.”

The FDP is chambered in 9mm and takes Glock magazines. The carbine version has a stock which I guess makes it an SBR whereas the FDP-Pistol has a sling swivel at the rear. The 7.052” barrel is made of 416 stainless steel. The slide material is 17-4 stainless steel and the frame is machined out of 4140 steel. All steel components are black nitrided.

Deploying the gun from its folded state is a matter of pressing a button and can be done extremely quickly. And of course, it folds into a very compact rectangular shape that’s 1.5” wide, 10.75” – 11.5” long (depending on the model) and 6.375” – 6.75” high. The deployed length is 20.125” or 20.875”. The overall weight is 3.25 lbs.