[justshutupandtakeit]

Militias in 1776 were groups which trained regularly and were often led by men who had military experience.

Training is even more important today since the type of weaponry is far more sophisticated and the gap between the ordinary citizen and soldier far greater. In addition, those on the frontiers used firearms far more often than most people today. Perhaps not you.

[ought-six]

"Training is even more important today since the type of weaponry is far more sophisticated and the gap between the ordinary citizen and soldier far greater."

I get the impression you don't hold veterans in any high regard. Believe me, what we were trained to do and what the troops today are trained to do is virtually the same, aside from some technological advancements that really won't impact how an urban fight is conducted, nor would it have much noticeable affect on isolated elements.