concealed carry

¹ American  

[kuhn-seeld kar-ee] / kənˈsild ˈkær i /

noun

1. the practice of carrying a concealed gun or other weapon in public.

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concealed-carry ² American  

[kuhn-seeld-kar-ee] / kənˈsildˈkær i /

verb (used with or without object)

concealed-carried, concealed-carrying

1. to carry a concealed gun or other weapon in public.

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Etymology

Origin of concealed carry¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Origin of concealed-carry²

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

The Hawaii law requires a gun owner with a concealed carry permit to get the explicit permission of a private property owner before bringing a firearm into their establishment.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

A shop could theoretically post a sign on the door—or the parking lot entrance?—saying it doesn’t object to concealed carry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

In the 2013 push for concealed carry reciprocity, the bill failed 57 to 43 in the Senate, with 44 Republicans and 13 Democrats voting in favor of the legislation.

From Salon • May 21, 2025

The state also requires a license for concealed carry; Wilson didn’t have that either.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2024

Nguyen says he’s averaged about 300 students annually since then, for classes ranging from basic pistol use to proper home defense to obtaining a concealed carry permit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024