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carry a weapon vs wear a weapon

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Carry a weapon' is the more common and appropriate phrase when referring to having a weapon on your person for protection or self-defense. On the other hand, 'wear a weapon' is less common and may imply a more casual or decorative use of a weapon, such as in historical or ceremonial contexts.

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carry a weapon

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially when referring to having a weapon for protection or self-defense.

This phrase is used when someone has a weapon on their person for protection or self-defense. It implies the act of physically holding or having the weapon with them.

Examples:

It is illegal to carry a weapon without a permit.
For self-defense, many people choose to carry a weapon.
Soldiers are trained to carry weapons at all times.

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And you can't make an arrest or carry a weapon...
CIA officers can't carry a weapon inside the U.S.
I'm licensed to carry a weapon, I know martial arts...
I'm going to get certified to carry a weapon, and I don't want to talk about it anymore.
You're not authorized to carry a weapon.
I have no intention of making you carry a weapon.
You're not to carry a weapon of any kind, especially a knife.
He knows I don't carry a weapon.
Arm the maids, the servants, anyone who can carry a weapon.
Don't worry. Ferrell won't let Bad Chad carry a weapon.
How dare you carry a weapon of Asgard!
Okay, we should each carry a weapon.
Does Agent David carry a weapon?
You need to be a special kind of person to carry a weapon like that.
And you can't make an arrest or carry a weapon...
I have no intention of making you carry a weapon.
That's too far to carry a weapon that could get her life behind bars.
He doesn't even carry a weapon.
You want to carry a weapon so badly, why not be like him?
I will not carry a weapon today but I will always carry the words of peace to stand before the world and say, no more war after today.

Alternatives:

have a weapon
possess a weapon
bear a weapon
be armed
be equipped with a weapon

wear a weapon

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language. It may imply a more casual or decorative use of a weapon, such as in historical or ceremonial contexts.

This phrase can be used when referring to wearing a weapon as part of a historical costume, ceremonial attire, or in a decorative manner. It suggests the weapon is visibly displayed on the person.

Examples:

In medieval times, knights would wear weapons as part of their armor.
The tribal chief wore a ceremonial weapon during the ceremony.
The actor wore a prop weapon for the movie scene.

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You wear a weapon?
while making a bomb at the age of 1 4 and is now reported to wear a baroque-bladed weapon...
Police officers involved in a joint operation in another Member State's territory will carry their usual service weapons and wear their own national uniforms with a distinctive sign and an accreditation document.
Police officers involved in a joint operation in another Member State's territory will carry their usual service weapons and wear their own national uniforms with a distinctive sign and an accreditation document.
Not only does she wear a 36D like our murder weapon, but they can't locate her.
Our patient wears A catheter full time.
Everyone in Shiring Castle must wear a mask.
Just... Wear a lead apron.
Other duly accredited accompanying staff shall also wear a distinctive emblem.
A wife wears a sari, a mistress wears a micro-mini.
Nothing beats a weapon made of weapons.
Anti-personnel mines are a weapon of defence.
Your mind will become a weapon.
And this turned into a weapon.
A weapon seems excessive in response to humiliation.
Rifling through my underwear drawer, looking for a weapon.
Nobody leaves here without a weapon.
Seems more like a weapon of opportunity.
You married her as a weapon.
Lord Shen has created a weapon.

Alternatives:

display a weapon
sport a weapon
show a weapon
exhibit a weapon
flaunt a weapon

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