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 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
The CCW said this was the largest rise in water bills since the privatisation of the water industry 36 years ago.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
CCW chief executive Mike Keil warned significant price increases would put an "intolerable strain" on the finances of millions.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
The CCW is calling for a single social tariff across England and Wales to end what it calls a “postcode lottery of assistance”.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
In 2023, Jefferson Healthcare was awarded a CCW Explore Grant to support collaboration between industry, school districts and community colleges in recruiting health care workers.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
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