"open carry" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} open carry (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly US) The practice of openly carrying a firearm in public. Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Firearms
    Sense id: en-open_carry-en-noun-9b54H0W2 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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