it is called a license to carry firearms...no mention of the word concealed (or weapon).
however, the law that creates the license states:
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§ 6109. Licenses.
(a) Purpose of license.--A license to carry a firearm shall be for the purpose of carrying a firearm concealed on or about one's person or in a vehicle throughout this Commonwealth.
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so, even though the word concealed is not in the name, it is in fact a "concealed carry permit" (as well as a "car carry permit", since you need a license to carry a loaded "firearm" in a car whether it is concealed or not).
also, the license applies to firearms (as per the legal definition) only:
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"Firearm." Any pistol or revolver with a barrel length less than 15 inches, any shotgun with a barrel length less than 18 inches or any rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches, or any pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun with an overall length of less than 26 inches. The barrel length of a firearm shall be determined by measuring from the muzzle of the barrel to the face of the closed action, bolt or cylinder, whichever is applicable.
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the license does not cover long guns (neither does the law, so, technically, you could carry a concealed ar-15 without a license) or knives or other weapons.