ccw
ccw
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CCW
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American
abbreviation
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Law. Concealed Carry Weapon.
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Law. Carrying a Concealed Weapon: the practice of carrying a hidden weapon, such as a firearm or pepper spray, on one's person for use in self-defense, with permit requirements differing from state to state.
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(especially in the sciences) counter-clockwise.
Example Sentences
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“And at that time I produced my CCW, it’s a 3.9 inch knife.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
A new, powerful ombudsman service would also be welcome, Keil said, given CCW has had a 50% increase in customers asking for help with complaints relating to their water provider.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
The department’s statement said it had approved 15,000 applications for concealed carry licenses but that because of “a significant staffing crisis in our CCW Unit” it was “diligenty working through approximately 4,000 active cases.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
A survey by CCW found that a quarter of households with a water meter were cutting back on what was considered "essential" water use.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
Spending on them rose by a quarter, according to CCW data.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2024
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