concealed carry

noun

The practice of carrying a concealed firearm in public.

First used 20th c.

Meanings

nounconcealed carry (uncountable)
  1. USuncountableThe practice of carrying a concealed firearm in public.First known use 20th c.

    Unlike other states, where concealed carry is specifically prohibited in places of worship, Wisconsin's new law allows it anywhere except for specific locations.

    2011 November 4, Daniel Schultz, “Don't bring your guns to church, leave your guns at home”, in The Guardian
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