Open carry in the United States
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title:
Open carry in the United States
text:
In the United States, open carry refers to the practice of visibly carrying a firearm in public places, as distinguished from concealed carry, where firearms cannot be seen by the casual observer. To "carry" in this context indicates that the firearm is kept readily accessible on the person, within a holster or attached to a sling. Carrying a firearm directly in the hands, particularly in a firing position or combat stance, is known as "brandishing" and may constitute a serious crime, but is not
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wiki
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description:
Practice of carrying a visible firearm in some US states
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_carry_in_the_United_States
date created:
2006-05-31T06:56:01Z
date modified:
2024-09-02T01:39:01Z
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