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a "receiver or frame." Section 921 supports this reading by delimiting the defnition of a "frearm" to "any weapon" convertible into a 508 BONDI v. VANDERSTOK Thomas, J., dissenting functional gun, and "the frame or receiver of any such weapon," §§ 921(a)(3)(A)–(B) (emphasis added).

An instrument of offensive or defensive combat; something to fight with. 81 Wis. 243. WEAR or WEIR. A great dam made across a river, accommodated for the taking of fish, or to convey a stream to a mill. Jacob. See "Dam."

An instrument of offensive or defensive combat Statutes have been passed in many of the states prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons. They are merely police regulations; State v. Jumel, 13 La. Ann. 399. Under particular statutes it has been held that to constitute the offence locomotion is not necessary, the possession is sufficient; Owen v. State, 31 Ala. 387; even if the weapon is not in perfect order and ready for use; Atwood v. State, 53 Ala. 508; State v. Duzan, 6 Blackf. (Ind.) 31; Gamblin v. State, 45 Miss. 658. Persons on their own premises; Kinkead v. State, 45 Ark. 536; or on a journey (see Traveller); or having good reasons to fear bodily harm; Bell v. State, 89 Ala. 61, 8 South. 133; are exempted from the operation of such statutes; as are officers of the law; Irvine v. State, 18 Tex. App. 51. See Arms; Concealed Weapons. The ordinary implements of war are lawful: swords, fire-arms, and cannon, and even those which are secret or concealed, such as pits and mines. But this does not include poisoned weapons of any kind. See 2 Oppenheim, Int L. 79. Great Britain, France, Prussia, Russia, and other nations united in a declaration at St. Petersburg In 1868, by which they agreed to renounce, in case of war among themselves, the employment of any projectile of a weight less than 400 grammes, charged with fulminating or Floating mines were first used in the Russo- Japanese War, 1904. As to permitting their use, see 2 Oppenheim, Int. L. 189.

While the right of the people to bear arms, that is, to own and preserve weapons for warfare, is secured by the constitutions, statutes may prohibit, as a police regulation, the carrying of "concealed," "deadly" or "dangerous" weapons. Concealed weapon. A weapon willfully and knowingly covered or kept from sight.' The purpose of statutes forbidding the carrying of concealed weapons is to protect individuals against sudden, imexpected, dangerous and perhaps deadly violence inflicted with weapons which the assailant has concealed in some way about or conveniently near his person, and which he may use under sudden impulse, or deliberately and unfairly against one taken unawares; and to conserve the public peace and safety.* > 1 Bl. Com. 857-59. 2 May, Parliamentary Law, 41. Until a pistol has lost so many of Its parts as to cease to be a fire-arm, carrying it concealed, without sufficient excuse, is indictable.^ The weapon (a pistol) need not be complete in all its parts or capable of direct and immediate use.' The implement must be carried about the person, accessible for use ip fight, and so hidden from general view as to put others off their guard. If a pistol is worn concealed, the jury may presume it was loaded and worn as a weapon; but the presumption is rebuttable.s Dangerous weapon. A weapon dangerous to life, as actually used. A weapon likely to produce death or great bodily injury.* In many cases the court may declare that a particular weapon was, or was not, a dangerous weapon; and, when practicable, it is the court's duty to do so. But where the weapon might be dangerous or not, according to the manner in which it was used or the part of the body struck, the question must be left to the jury.* That a loaded pistol is both a dangerous and a deadly weapon, the courts will notice without proof.* Deadly weapon. Includes any weapon with which a person may be wounded by cutting or stabbing. ^ A weapon likely to produce death or great bodily harm.' A hoe is per se a deadly weapon. ^ I£ a deadly weapon be used in a case of homicide in the manner in which it would be likely to produce death, the presumption of an intention to kill arises. Otherwise, if used so as not naturally to produce death.' See Arms; Carry, 3; Contract; Defense, 1; Journey; Loaded; Shooting; Travel; Thrust.