Difference between revisions of "Concealed carry"
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| − | ''Concealed carry'' is the practice of wearing a weapon that is not in plain sight. The concern is that if there is a confrontation between two individuals, it will not escalate if each party knows that the other is carrying a lethal weapon. The counter-argument is that if a weapon is in plain site in an environment where few people wear weapons, then that person may be singled out for attack. | + | '''Concealed carry''' is the practice of wearing a weapon that is not in plain sight. The concern is that if there is a confrontation between two individuals, it will not escalate if each party knows that the other is carrying a lethal weapon. The counter-argument is that if a weapon is in plain site in an environment where few people wear weapons, then that person may be singled out for attack. |
Most [[state]]s of the [[USA]] allow citizens to carry concealed [[weapons]] (usually a [[handgun]]), providing they have a '''legal permit''' to do so. This concealed weapon permit is abbreviated as a CWL, CCL, CWP, or CCP depending on the state. People who do not have a concealed carry must [[open carry|carry their weapons in a visible manner]]. | Most [[state]]s of the [[USA]] allow citizens to carry concealed [[weapons]] (usually a [[handgun]]), providing they have a '''legal permit''' to do so. This concealed weapon permit is abbreviated as a CWL, CCL, CWP, or CCP depending on the state. People who do not have a concealed carry must [[open carry|carry their weapons in a visible manner]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:09, December 28, 2016
Concealed carry is the practice of wearing a weapon that is not in plain sight. The concern is that if there is a confrontation between two individuals, it will not escalate if each party knows that the other is carrying a lethal weapon. The counter-argument is that if a weapon is in plain site in an environment where few people wear weapons, then that person may be singled out for attack.
Most states of the USA allow citizens to carry concealed weapons (usually a handgun), providing they have a legal permit to do so. This concealed weapon permit is abbreviated as a CWL, CCL, CWP, or CCP depending on the state. People who do not have a concealed carry must carry their weapons in a visible manner.
States without concealed carry statutes, such as Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Alaska, Arizona allow gun owners to carry weapons either concealed or open.