Open carry

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Open carry has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Money Mondays Podcast (Nov 2025).

In the United States, open carry is 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 the mo