[ctdonath2]

I've never said any differently.

Yes you did: The Militia Act of 1792 described a militia that was organized, armed, trained and accoutered with officers appointed by the state.

[robertpaulsen]

"Yes you did: The Militia Act of 1792 described a militia that was organized, armed, trained and accoutered with officers appointed by the state."

Ah. Allow me to re-phrase.

The Militia Act of 1792 described a militia that was organized, armed, trained and accoutered. The Militia Act of 1792 also said that officers were appointed by the state.