Term

Concealed Carry

Carrying a firearm in a manner that is not openly visible.

Also: CCW, CC

Concealed carry (CCW = concealed carry of a weapon) means carrying a firearm — usually a handgun in a holster — under clothing or in a bag, not openly visible. US states regulate concealed carry differently: some require a permit, some are constitutional carry (no permit needed), and reciprocity varies. Carriers are responsible for knowing the law in every jurisdiction they enter.

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