concealed carry
noun
US
: the act or practice of carrying a concealed firearm in public or the legal right to do so
Hayes attributed the popularity of concealed carry in suburbia to perceptions of safety …—
Tara Kadioglu
Tara KadiogluGun rights advocates predict more complaints about restrictions on firearms in public places, now that a bill to allow concealed carry without a permit has failed in the Legislature.—The Daily Home (Talladega, Alabama)
The Daily Home (Talladega, Alabama)… certain areas were excluded for concealed carry, and bars are one of them for obvious reasons.—Greg Stumbo
Greg StumboWho decided that Illinois should have concealed carry?—David Frum
—often used before another nounDavid Frumconcealed carry laws/legislation
compare open carry
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This time, the case is unfolding after a landmark 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down a New York City concealed carry law and generally limited how cities and states can restrict access to firearms.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
Tamura legally purchased the Colt revolver using a Nevada concealed carry permit obtained in 2022, according to ABC News.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 30 July 2025
The shooter legally bought the .357 revolver using his Nevada concealed carry permit, which he's had since 2022, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 July 2025
Leto has a valid FOID card and concealed carry license, according to police sources.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Calmatters, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
Tamura legally purchased the Colt revolver using a Nevada concealed carry permit obtained in 2022, according to ABC News.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 30 July 2025
The shooter legally bought the .357 revolver using his Nevada concealed carry permit, which he's had since 2022, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 July 2025
Leto has a valid FOID card and concealed carry license, according to police sources.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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“Concealed carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concealed%20carry. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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