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Except they weren’t. Militias could come and go as they pleased. They elected their own officers. They provided their own weapons and ammunition. If they were lucky, the Continental Congress would pay to feed them and replace the ammo they used. More often than not, congress failed to properly provide for either the Continentials or the Militia. Militia fell under the OPERATIONAL control of the generals appointed by congress, but they answered to their own officers.How is a militia in proper working order?
Well trained, command structure, well equipped, you know who is in it
All militias have been under government control either state or local
Ask George Mason, one of the Founding Fathers
"I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." California State Constitution only say who is not Militia ( Current Duty Military ) ( Current Duty Law Enforcement ) ( Members of the State Legislature ) all other Males 18-54 are Militia
Read some history. Almost all militias were privately funded. Even as late as the Spanish American War there were privately funded militias serving alongside the army. Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders were raised, equipped and paid by him. They were trained and equipped better than the regular army units they were attached to in Cuba.Why Government?
Because state and local Government had the money to fund local militias.
Didn‘t see many privately funded militias
They were funded by contributions from private citizens, not usually governments. There were rare exceptions.They were funded by their local communities
Pardon me? NG units are led by officers trained by the regular army and paid for from state coffers. Many officers are full time state employees, most commanders are full time NG employees.National Guard is not led by Government employees
Leaders with military experience or training were provided/commissioned by the government to train and lead militias. The government didn't 'control' the militias.How is a militia in proper working order?
Well trained, command structure, well equipped, you know who is in it
All militias have been under government control either state or local
"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."
The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
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.constitutioncenter.org
What is your definition of a "well regulated Militia"?
I know that you are challenged, but exactly what do you think the words “the security of a free states” means?The second amendment never says that
NG weapons are locked in an armory, which means it doesn't meet the muster of the 2A militia.rightwinger
Pardon me? NG units are led by officers trained by the regular army and paid for from state coffers. Many officers are full time state employees, most commanders are full time NG employees.
NRAWhat is your definition of a "well regulated Militia"?
it does not imply government control.The reference to ‘regulated’ implies government control, in that firearms be ‘in proper working order.’
And the Supreme Court in Presser reaffirmed the fact that ‘militia’ exist only when sanctioned by the states or Federal government – i.e., government controlled.
Why Government?
Because state and local Government had the money to fund local militias.
Didn‘t see many privately funded militias
Why do you want to take away rights from Americans? Are you an authoritarian or a Fascist?
18th century well regulated meant, in working order as to be expected."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."
The 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
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.constitutioncenter.org
What is your definition of a "well regulated Militia"?
Is they are training they are in working order as to be expected.Absolutely
We cannot have the security of a free state without well regulated militias
A bunch of rednecks running around with AR-15s is not well regulated
LOL18th century well regulated meant, in working order as to be expected.
I know that you are challenged, but exactly what do you think the words “the security of a free states” means?
In the confederated states (13 colonies) the militia was under the control of the local government, and consisted of able bodied men who could come to their defense against enemies foreign and domestic.Leaders with military experience or training were provided/commissioned by the government to train and lead militias. The government didn't 'control' the militias.
Why do you want guns more regulated and certain guns to be banned?
