be packing (heat)

be packing (heat)

To have one or more firearms, especially handguns, currently on one's person. I wouldn't go near that guy if I were you. I hear he's packing! I make sure I'm always packing heat when I go through this part of town.
See also: packing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • packing
  • pack heat
  • (one's) better nature
  • about/on your person
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • at doorstep
  • a/(one's) 20
  • (from) top to toe
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense