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| − | 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 commonly referred to as a CWL, CCL, CWP, or CCP depending on the state. Contrast concealed carry with [[Open carry]]. | + | 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]]. |
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| − | In "[[free state]]s" such as [[Idaho]], [[Wyoming]], [[Montana]], [[Alaska]], [[Arizona]] the only "permit" required is the [[Second Amendment]]. This type of concealled carry is called [[Constitutional carry]].
| + | States without concealed carry statutes, such as [[Idaho]], [[Wyoming]], [[Montana]], [[Alaska]], [[Arizona]] allow gun owners to carry weapons either concealed or open. |
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| − | ==See Also==
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| − | * [[Pocket pistol]]: [[Glock 43]], [[Ruger LC9]], [[Walther PPK]], [[Derringer]]
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| − | * [[IWB holster]]
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| − | * [[Appendix carry]]
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| − | * [[Shoulder holster]]
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| − | * [[Ankle holster]] for [[Backup weapon]]
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| − | [[Category:Laws]]
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| | [[Category:United States Law]] | | [[Category:United States Law]] |
| − | [[Category:Pro Second Amendment]]
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| | [[Category:Firearms Glossary]] | | [[Category:Firearms Glossary]] |
| − | [[Category:Everyday Carry]]
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| − | [[Category:Bug-out Bag]]
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