[larry h]

Here in Texas we have a state-sponsored, state approved militia. It is an all volunteer organization, under the command of the Governor,and would be used to keep order in the event the National Guard is activated by the Feds and the state left defenseless. Most of the "State Guard" units in Texas are designated military policy and would back up the locals. Uniforms and weapons are provided by the individual volunteers and the age limits are 17 to 59.
I've thought of joining and attending monthly drills
(ususally held at a National Guard Armory) but there is not one close to where I live. Question: Would membership
in a State approved militia guarantee second amendment rights to keep and bear arms? Anyone know if other states
have these type of units? The Texas State Guard has
a web site for you Texas freepers interested in giving one weekend a month....

[RLK]

Here in Texas we have a state-sponsored, state approved militia. It is an all volunteer organization, under the command of the Governor,and would be used to keep order in the event the National Guard is activated by the Feds and the state left defenseless. Most of the "State Guard" units in Texas are designated military policy and would back up the locals.

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Where was this militia during the slaughter at Waco?

[nanny]

[Here in Texas we have a state-sponsored, state approved militia. ]

I am so ashamed to say I did not know that!!!

[Conservababe]

Missouri has state sanctioned militias.

[Eastbound]

The Second Amendment tells the feral gummint two things:

(a) Don't interfere with a state's right to form an armed militia for its security.

(b) Don't interfere with the people's right to keep and bear arms, regardless if they are in the militia or not.

I'm not sure what the situation is in Texas, or whether or not I would join a militia that meets and trains regularly. Actually, I'm too old anyway, but that wouldn't stop me if I had to defend my state or my country. I live in New Mexico, but am not sure if we have a state militia. I'm sure we would have one overnight if we ever needed one.

I guess it's up to the individual here to keep the invaders off their property and out of their neighborhoods. Many of us have our property posted.

[DesertWalker]

Utah has a state militia that is very similar to what you describe in Texas. A few years ago some liberals floated a proposal to disband the militia (called the Utah State Defense Force, USDF) because "who needs a militia anymore? - no one is going to attack us...." Their idea was shot down almost immediately (so to speak).

Membership in a militia does not confer Second Amendment rights. Each individual HAS the right to bear arms for self and collective defense. The Second only affirms that right and states that the Federal government cannot infringe on it (yeah, right!).