Open carry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003554",
  "term": "Open carry",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The practice of carrying a firearm in public in a manner that is unconcealed and plainly visible to others. State and local laws regulate this activity, with some jurisdictions permitting it without a license, others requiring a permit, and some prohibiting it entirely. The legality and specific rules, such as the types of firearms allowed and locations where it is forbidden, vary significantly across different states and municipalities.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/open-carry/"
}