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 …—
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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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But Wisconsin law generally allows both open and licensed concealed carry at political demonstrations.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Democrats who have criticized open and concealed carry laws for years, Winkler added, are not amplifying that position after Pretti’s death.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Pending charges include animal cruelty and neglect, concealed carry of a weapon, obstructing official business and falsification.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
Rooted in the community Mama Africa’s community space has been home to spiritual ceremonies, African dance and language classes, concealed carry classes, meetings for the Chicago Association of Black Psychologists, and more, Williams said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Democrats who have criticized open and concealed carry laws for years, Winkler added, are not amplifying that position after Pretti’s death.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Pending charges include animal cruelty and neglect, concealed carry of a weapon, obstructing official business and falsification.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
Rooted in the community Mama Africa’s community space has been home to spiritual ceremonies, African dance and language classes, concealed carry classes, meetings for the Chicago Association of Black Psychologists, and more, Williams said.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Concealed carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concealed%20carry. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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