This section is from the book "Popular Law Library Vol10 Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Wills, Administration", by Albert H. Putney. Also available from Amazon: Popular Law-Dictionary.
In order to make out this offense it must appear that the weapon carried was concealed upon the person;116 but it need not be entirely concealed. A pistol partly concealed in one's pocket or upon his person is sufficient.117 So the carrying of a pistol in a basket or satchel in the hand or suspended from the shoulder, constitutes the offense.118 A weapon is not concealed about the person if it can be seen without inspection or examination, by persons passing on the street or road.119
 
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