The people themselves were the militia. Every able-bodied person in a community is supposed to be equipped and fit for fighting, at all times. That's why the first half of the amendment is so important.
I've read them, where would the right to bear arms have been questioned? That's something we inherited from English law, why George trying to disarm the colonies still made him a tyrant even when we were rightful subjects.
There was debate about how important militias are, usually versus how dangerous it is to keep a standing army, but when they do talk about "the militia" in general they absolutely mean the people. That's why the 2nd Amendment's the only one with that kind of structure.
The people themselves were the militia. Every able-bodied person in a community is supposed to be equipped and fit for fighting, at all times. That's why the first half of the amendment is so important.
It's not just a right, it's a necessity.
I've read them, where would the right to bear arms have been questioned? That's something we inherited from English law, why George trying to disarm the colonies still made him a tyrant even when we were rightful subjects.
There was debate about how important militias are, usually versus how dangerous it is to keep a standing army, but when they do talk about "the militia" in general they absolutely mean the people. That's why the 2nd Amendment's the only one with that kind of structure.