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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The top three subjects of complaints to the CCW were measured billing, affordability and billing admin.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“And at that time I produced my CCW, it’s a 3.9 inch knife.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 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 the CCW in May found trust in water companies had declined, with just 35% of respondents saying they felt satisfied with what their provider was doing to protect the environment.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025
Spending on them rose by a quarter, according to CCW data.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2024
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