The concept of concealed carry is not a modern phenomenon, as evidenced by these flintlock "turn-off" pocket pistols, which were hugely popular at the end of the 18th century.

In both the antlerless-only and flintlock seasons, hunters have the choice of using roundballs or conical bullets depending on the rate of twist in their barrels.

Rusty flintlock-style pistol found in basement 18th Century tenement building in Charleston, South Carolina, officials say.