[Mariposaman]

Due to the fact that private ownership of firearms in the original colonies was basically universal, I'd say the 2nd Admendment was meant to guarantee gun ownership for more than just the Militia.

[Mr. Mojo]

Due to the fact that private ownership of firearms in the original colonies was basically universal, I'd say the 2nd Admendment was meant to guarantee gun ownership for more than just the Militia.

Right on the money. ....and a fact this author conveniently ignores.

[Redbob]

"...private ownership of firearms in the original colonies was basically universal,..."

This fact was thoroughly refuted by the prize-winning research of Prof. Michael Bellesiles of Emory University.

Reseearch, by the way, which has since been shown to be completely fraudulent, followed shortly by revocation of his Bancroft Prize, followed thence by revocation of his employment at Emory.

Hehehehehe...

[Still Thinking]

Due to the fact that private ownership of firearms in the original colonies was basically universal, I'd say the 2nd Admendment was meant to guarantee gun ownership for more than just the Militia.

Not exactly true. The public WAS considered the militia; all men of a certain age and certain women as well. The current liberal practice of equating the militia with the National Guard is apparently erroneous.