[xsrdx]

By considering membership in a state-regulated militia part of the question, the Court accepts that that membership is relevant to the question, and that the right is granted and collective.

Its phrased such because that's what DC is claiming, and what Heller is disputing.

They haven't "already decided" - the question is central to the case as presented.

[gridlock]

Then why include anything about affiliation with state-regulated militias in the question? Does the District of Columbia permit people who are affiliated with state-regulated militias to keep handguns and other firearms in their homes?