[Texasforever]

Look. The ONLY "Militia" mentioned in the constitution is the one that is called forward by the Congress. The only "militia" mentioned in state constitutions are the ones called forward by the state governments. This idea that these ad-hoc groups calling themselves "militia" to be used to fight a 2nd revolution are in no way protected by the constitution. The constitutional militia would be called forth to put down these self-styled "freedom fighters". Please stop trying to attribute constitutional meanings to these groups.

[tpaine]

Texasforever wrote: Look. The ONLY "Militia" mentioned in the constitution is the one that is called forward by the Congress. The only "militia" mentioned in state constitutions are the ones called forward by the state governments.
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So speaks a sunshine patriot that has admitted he is perfectly happy to grant states the power to prohibit arms..

[Tench_Coxe]

Ah! The Operation TIPS volunteer returns.

Please read the following very slowly for comprehension:
The militia was considered to be all males capable of bearing arms, excepting those whose religion proscribed against such. Such citizens were EXPECTED to bring their own arms when called.

If you want to argue about 'National Guard', I can point you to the reservations in the Federalist about 'select militia'.