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carry a gun vs wear a gun

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Carry a gun' is commonly used to indicate the act of having a gun with you, whether it's visible or not. On the other hand, 'wear a gun' is less common and usually refers to having a gun visibly attached to your clothing or body.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1263 views

carry a gun

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the act of having a gun with you, whether it's visible or not.

Examples:

He always carries a gun for self-defense.
In some states, it is legal to carry a gun with a permit.

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I get to carry a gun and arrest bad people.
And yet she's permitted to carry a gun and a badge.
You've got to carry a gun in this area.
A sheriff ought carry a gun.
Rack, I am surprised you even let him carry a gun.
It's time to - Well, you'd be crazy not to carry a gun now.
My guess is someone who is a civilian who's not trained to defuse such heated situations or carry a gun.
I am allowed to carry a gun if I don't tell anybody I have it.
I believe in good barbecue, the two-step, and the right to carry a gun.
And - and they still won't let me carry a gun.
And don't let your young man ever carry a gun
And I could arrest people, carry a gun?
Goodness gracious, how are you allowed to carry a gun?
What if he makes me carry a gun?
You can't carry a gun, Rickie.
You're lucky I don't carry a gun.
You don't even carry a gun.
All right, carry a gun.
That's why I'm unlisted, divorced and carry a gun.

Alternatives:

have a gun
possess a gun
bear arms
be armed
keep a gun

wear a gun

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate having a gun visibly attached to your clothing or body.

Examples:

In the old west, it was common for cowboys to wear guns on their hips.
The detective wore a gun in a shoulder holster.

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It was hard enough trying to convince them to let him wear a gun.
That's pretty strong talk for a man who doesn't wear a gun.
And, Mr. Jason, I see you don't wear a gun.
He doesn't wear a gun, so why should I think she does?
Why wear a gun?
l don't even wear a gun.
Do you wear a gun?
You always wear a gun?
He doesn't even wear a gun.
We don't allow anybody to wear guns in Dodge City.
We passed an ordinance last spring saying... that nobody could wear guns inside Fractured Jaw, not even the mayor.
Nick says wear your gun and use it fast.
He didn't wear his gun today.
You said you didn't wear your gun last night.
Just wear your gun on your hip like everyone else, Jess.
Sometimes, on duty, he doesn't wear his gun.
True enough, but I am the law here... andthelaw saysthat you can't wear the gun in town.
And not all of them wear uniforms and carry guns.
He never wears a gun, this guy.
Everyone wears a gun.

Alternatives:

carry a gun
have a gun visibly displayed
sport a gun
display a gun
show a gun

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