2nd Amendment should not be infringed upon because of Las Vegas shooter.

[danielpalos]

nothing but diversion, dear?

States have militias; it is a States' right declared in our Second Amendment, literally.

 

[Liquid Reigns]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

 

[danielpalos]

Our Second Amendment is about the security of a free State, not natural rights.

 

[Faun]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

They are legal but they are not well regulated.

 

[SSGT Bags]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

 

[Faun]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

Who regulates the unorganized militia? If you own firearms, to which militia do you belong?

 

[danielpalos]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

They are legal but they are not well regulated.

Well regulated militia are authorized their own colors, standards, banners and guidons.

 

[danielpalos]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

not at all;

gun lovers always omit this: all others, the unorganized militia

Well regulated militia are declared necessary to the security of a free State, and shall not be Infringed when keeping and bearing Arms for that purpose.

 

[Liquid Reigns]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

"Private militias are armed military groups that are composed of private citizens and not recognized by federal or state governments." Private Militias

You see, I can use a dictionary, too.

According to #2 unless you are in the National Guard, you may be part of the unorganized militia if you are within a limited age group.The unorganized militia (the individual) can be recruited to join the Organized militia (the National Guard) or the US Military via conscription.

#3 talks about private militias/far-right paramilitary wanna-bees who see themselves as opposing a tyrannical govt.

 

[danielpalos]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

Who regulates the unorganized militia? If you own firearms, to which militia do you belong?

This is a State's obligation: The defense and protection of the state and of the United States is an obligation of all persons within the state. The legislature shall provide for the discharge of this obligation and for the maintenance and regulation of an organized militia.

 

[danielpalos]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

"Private militias are armed military groups that are composed of private citizens and not recognized by federal or state governments." Private Militias

You see, I can use a dictionary, too.

According to #2 unless you are in the National Guard, you may be part of the unorganized militia if you are within a limited age group.

#3 talks about private militias/far-right paramilitary wanna-bees who see themselves as opposing a tyrannical govt.

Not recognized as well regulated.

 

[Liquid Reigns]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

"Private militias are armed military groups that are composed of private citizens and not recognized by federal or state governments." Private Militias

You see, I can use a dictionary, too.

According to #2 unless you are in the National Guard, you may be part of the unorganized militia if you are within a limited age group.

#3 talks about private militias/far-right paramilitary wanna-bees who see themselves as opposing a tyrannical govt.

Not recognized as well regulated.

Eggzakly

 

[danielpalos]

Bacon!

 

[Humorme]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

Who regulates the unorganized militia? If you own firearms, to which militia do you belong?

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

They are legal but they are not well regulated.

They're legal, but not well regulated? By whose standards? Yours?

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined.... The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun."
- Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5, 1778

"A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves ... and include all men capable of bearing arms."

-- Senator Richard Henry Lee, 1788, on "militia" in the 2nd Amendment

Don't try to conflate the two. You're well regulated when you have a weapon and the governor calls that militia into service. In its dormant state, it is merely armed citizens who have an absolute Right to keep and bear Arms. But, because they are part of the whole people, they constitute the unorganized militia.

 

[Humorme]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

not at all;

gun lovers always omit this: all others, the unorganized militia

Well regulated militia are declared necessary to the security of a free State, and shall not be Infringed when keeping and bearing Arms for that purpose.

You are a liar. That has been addressed more than 25 times in this thread alone. ALL of your bogus posts have been addressed. You've yet to cobble together a couple of words to make a sentence that tells us what your "cause" is. I'd say that makes YOU causeless.

 

[Faun]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

Who regulates the unorganized militia? If you own firearms, to which militia do you belong?

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

They are legal but they are not well regulated.

They're legal, but not well regulated? By whose standards? Yours?

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined.... The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun."
- Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5, 1778

"A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves ... and include all men capable of bearing arms."

-- Senator Richard Henry Lee, 1788, on "militia" in the 2nd Amendment

Don't try to conflate the two. You're well regulated when you have a weapon and the governor calls that militia into service. In its dormant state, it is merely armed citizens who have an absolute Right to keep and bear Arms. But, because they are part of the whole people, they constitute the unorganized militia.

Utter nonsense. Accordingly no to you, Devin Kelly and Stephen Paddock were members of a well regulated militia.

 

[Humorme]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

Who regulates the unorganized militia? If you own firearms, to which militia do you belong?

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

They are legal but they are not well regulated.

They're legal, but not well regulated? By whose standards? Yours?

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined.... The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun."
- Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5, 1778

"A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves ... and include all men capable of bearing arms."

-- Senator Richard Henry Lee, 1788, on "militia" in the 2nd Amendment

Don't try to conflate the two. You're well regulated when you have a weapon and the governor calls that militia into service. In its dormant state, it is merely armed citizens who have an absolute Right to keep and bear Arms. But, because they are part of the whole people, they constitute the unorganized militia.

Utter nonsense. Accordingly no to you, Devin Kelly and Stephen Paddock were members of a well regulated militia.

Nidal Hasan was a member of the organized militia. Your point?

 

[Humorme]

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

"Private militias are armed military groups that are composed of private citizens and not recognized by federal or state governments." Private Militias

You see, I can use a dictionary, too.

According to #2 unless you are in the National Guard, you may be part of the unorganized militia if you are within a limited age group.

#3 talks about private militias/far-right paramilitary wanna-bees who see themselves as opposing a tyrannical govt.

Not recognized as well regulated.

Recognized by whom? Unalienable Rights need no recognition - except to the extent that the government will not infringe upon them.

 

[Faun]

The Governor will not call upon private/citizen militias in an emergency, as they are not recognized as anything but a bunch of wanna-bees playing dress up in camo.

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

Who regulates the unorganized militia? If you own firearms, to which militia do you belong?

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

They are legal but they are not well regulated.

They're legal, but not well regulated? By whose standards? Yours?

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined.... The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun."
- Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5, 1778

"A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves ... and include all men capable of bearing arms."

-- Senator Richard Henry Lee, 1788, on "militia" in the 2nd Amendment

Don't try to conflate the two. You're well regulated when you have a weapon and the governor calls that militia into service. In its dormant state, it is merely armed citizens who have an absolute Right to keep and bear Arms. But, because they are part of the whole people, they constitute the unorganized militia.

Utter nonsense. Accordingly no to you, Devin Kelly and Stephen Paddock were members of a well regulated militia.

Nidal Hasan was a member of the organized militia. Your point?

That not everyone is in a militia.

 

[Humorme]

Sigh, one last time!

militia in American
(məˈlɪʃə
noun
1.
a. Archaic
any military force
b.
later, any army composed of citizens rather than professional soldiers, called up in time of emergency
2. US
in the U.S., all able-bodied male citizens between 18 and 45 years old who are not alreadymembers of the regular armed forces: members of the National Guard and of the Reserves (of the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps) constitute the organized militia; all others, the unorganized militia
3.
any of various disaffected groups of citizens that are organized as to resemble an army and that oppose the authority of the federal government
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

All you gun grabbers read, AND UNDERSTAND #3.

Who regulates the unorganized militia? If you own firearms, to which militia do you belong?

Civilian militias exist in most states in the U.S. They are civilian militias; they are legal; they do not have a leadership that answers to the state UNLESS THE GOVERNOR CALLS THEM UP IN AN EMERGENCY.

Even then the governor's jurisdiction is limited to the duration of the emergency.

They are legal but they are not well regulated.

They're legal, but not well regulated? By whose standards? Yours?

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined.... The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun."
- Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5, 1778

"A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves ... and include all men capable of bearing arms."

-- Senator Richard Henry Lee, 1788, on "militia" in the 2nd Amendment

Don't try to conflate the two. You're well regulated when you have a weapon and the governor calls that militia into service. In its dormant state, it is merely armed citizens who have an absolute Right to keep and bear Arms. But, because they are part of the whole people, they constitute the unorganized militia.

Utter nonsense. Accordingly no to you, Devin Kelly and Stephen Paddock were members of a well regulated militia.

Nidal Hasan was a member of the organized militia. Your point?

That not everyone is in a militia.

I could conjugate verbs with you all day long, but you'd still try to conflate the issue.

You have an individual Right to keep and bear Arms. It is a Right that predates the Constitution and the Right is not dependent upon the Constitution for its existence. (Supreme Court ruling posted in this thread more than a dozen times)

In 1846 the Georgia Supreme Court ruled:



“The right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed." The right of the whole people, old and young, men, women and boys, and not militia only, to keep and bear arms of every description, not such merely as are used by the militia, shall not be infringed, curtailed, or broken in upon, in the smallest degree; and all this for the important end to be attained: the rearing up and qualifying a well-regulated militia, so vitally necessary to the security of a free State. Our opinion is, that any law, State or Federal, is repugnant to the Constitution, and void, which contravenes this right, originally belonging to our forefathers, trampled under foot by Charles I. and his two wicked sons and successors, reestablished by the revolution of 1688, conveyed to this land of liberty by the colonists, and finally incorporated conspicuously in our own Magna Charta!” Nunn v State 1 Ga. (1 Kel.) 243 (1846)



In Texas, their Supreme Court made the point unequivocally clear:




"The right of a citizen to bear arms in lawful defense of himself or the State, is absolute. He does not derive it from the State government. It is one of the high powers delegated directly to the citizen, and is excepted out of the general powers of government. A law cannot be passed to infringe upon or impair it, because it is above the law, and independent of the lawmaking power."

-Cockrum v. State, 24 Tex. 394 (1859)

Then, the United States Supreme Court weighed in:

“The Government of the United States, although it is, within the scope of its powers, supreme and beyond the States, can neither grant nor secure to its citizens rights or privileges which are not expressly or by implication placed under its jurisdiction. All that cannot be so granted or secured are left to the exclusive protection of the States.

..The right there specified is that of "bearing arms for a lawful purpose." This is not a right granted by the Constitution. Neither is it in any manner dependent upon that instrument for its existence. United States v. Cruikshank 92 US 542 (1875)

So, once again, The Right to keep and bear Arms is a Right, but it was not granted by the Constitution, neither is it dependent upon the Constitution for its existence. It is above the law and the lawmaking power and it is absolute. By any and all definitions, the Right to keep and bear Arms is a personal Liberty and it is an extension of your Right to Life. That is another way of saying that the Right is an unalienable Right.

The Second Amendment protects the Right of the People because, in doing so, they can insure the security of a free state. That is because when a militia is needed to stop government tyranny, the people are armed and provide a force greater than any military.