[Dr.Syn]

But the second amendment refers to a "well regulated state Militia" and the U.S. Constitution says that officers are to be appointed by the state.

Please read the Amendment. It does not read "state Militia".

It only reads "a well regulated Militia" and my neighbors and I are quite capable of being "well regulated" without the state.

[robertpaulsen]

"It does not read "state Militia"."

Correct. But that's what it's referring to.

"and my neighbors and I are quite capable of being "well regulated"

Nice try.