[The Great RJ]

It was an unorganized militia that faced the British troops at Concord bridge in 1775 and more unorganized militia that fought these troops on their retreat to Boston. The British troops were marching on Lexington and Concord to seize weapons from the colonial militias. That should give some perspective on the origins of the Second Amendment.

One of the prime causes of the armed rebellion against British rule was excessive taxation. Perhaps those in Washington should take note of how history can repeat itself.

[VietVet]

“It was an unorganised militia that faced the British...at Concord...”

Not at all. The militias of the New England colonies were highly organised, enroled by township and divided into active (the Minutemen) and reserve components. They held regular training, and were supported by the community. Fines were assessed for missing drill or not having the required arms, and weapons and ammunition were purchased with the money. It was these community owned munitions, muskets, cannons and cannon balls, and powder, that were stored at Concord, and which the British were marching to seize and destroy.

[cizinec]

They were a lot of things, but unorganized they were not.

I assume you are referring to the engagement at the North Bridge. This included the Acton militia under the command of Captain Isaac Davis. His soldiers had all the equipment a soldier of the period was expected to have, including bayonets.

Yes, they elected leaders. Yes, they deliberated on tactics. This was, however, a very well organized group.

[skinkinthegrass]

One of the prime causes of the armed rebellion against British rule was excessive taxation.
Perhaps those in Washington should take note of how history can repeat itself.*wondering* ...Will the (voting) Citizenry hear the call?...
or keep watch the cr@p on ABCNNBCbs...liberal pablum

[Skepolitic]

More recently, it was the unorganized militia that thwarted the Al-Qaeda hijackers of Flight 93 over Shankstown, PA on 9/11/2001.