The term carry generally refers to transporting a firearm in such a way that it can be used at a moment’s notice—typically in self-defense situations. There are a variety of so-called “carry methods,” including open carry, concealed carry, and off-body concealed carry. In some cases, the term carry can be used to describe the intended use of a firearm design, such as the SIG SAUER P320 XCARRY handgun, which features a shorter barrel than the P320 XFull to aid in concealment and portability.