But not ALL the people were allowed in the Militia.
Do some research.
Women were not allowed in the Militia.
males under the age of 16 were not allowed in the Militia.
(remember, this was at a time when boys, and some girls, in rural areas hunted for meat for the table)
Males OVER the age of 45 were not members of the Militia.
Lame and Halt citizens were not members of the militia.
Which is why the phrase 'well regulated' was inserted.
You are conjuring up far rightwing nonsense.
Here's what the damn thing states...
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
In the same sentence "Militia" is referenced ended by "the right of the people", which is equating the two.
It's literally stating that because a militia is necessary to keep the country safe, or the state, pick your choice, that the government must not hinder the people from owning arms. However, it starts w/"well regulated", that's why these same "people" aren't allowed to carry/own/possess rocket launchers or tanks, and such. That means it's not a free for all, as you radicals like to imagine.
Conservatism has rotted your brain dude, seriously.