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Already a member Press Virginia Feb 2016 #1
Well, if George Mason said it, tabasco Feb 2016 #47
If we're going to suggest that gun owners be members of the Militia Press Virginia Feb 2016 #49
And you posted George Mason's opinion tabasco Feb 2016 #55
It happens to be the very definition of what the Militia is Press Virginia Feb 2016 #58
And now we have your opinion. tabasco Feb 2016 #67
Not my opinion....it's the actual definition of the word Press Virginia Feb 2016 #71
"Well regulated militia" is not every jackass walking down the street. tabasco Feb 2016 #81
This message was self-deleted by its author Press Virginia Feb 2016 #82
It's not? why? Press Virginia Feb 2016 #89
A jackass walking down the street is not "well regulated." tabasco Feb 2016 #94
The Guard and Reserve are State and Federal Military branches Press Virginia Feb 2016 #96
Well sheesh that's easy - oh right its the Congress,... jmg257 Feb 2016 #110
They can do that when they call forth the Militia to put down insurrection or fight invasion Press Virginia Feb 2016 #111
NO - they have the power all the time. It is quite clear how the Militias were to be regulated. jmg257 Feb 2016 #115
This message was self-deleted by its author Press Virginia Feb 2016 #116
Only when they have been called forth as prescribed in Art 1 Press Virginia Feb 2016 #118
Sorry you are wrong. It doesn't say that. You are confusing "governing" with "organizing..." jmg257 Feb 2016 #119
The militia is not currently in service to the US, right? Press Virginia Feb 2016 #120
Well- you or I are not in the Constitutional Militia, nor the new well-regulated jmg257 Feb 2016 #121
Actually we are. Press Virginia Feb 2016 #125
THE Militias are (or were) well-defined entities. They pre-dated the Constitution. jmg257 Feb 2016 #127
You are aware that the Guard is the government and the 2A wasn't intended to Press Virginia Feb 2016 #130
I am aware the NG is a federal entity, and serves as reserve for the military. jmg257 Feb 2016 #131
Commissions aren't from the state. So the state isn't appointing officers Press Virginia Feb 2016 #132
Now that's a good argument! I like it. jmg257 Feb 2016 #133
Thank you. Enjoyed the discussion Press Virginia Feb 2016 #134
It is the law of the land. former9thward Feb 2016 #88
Go read title 10 of the Federal code. The question has already been answered. nt hack89 Feb 2016 #2
The 2A protects an individual right to keep and bear arms hack89 Feb 2016 #3
Please speculate as to what would happen: Orrex Feb 2016 #65
Fair enough question. In your own words, how would this state of affairs be brought about? friendly_iconoclast Feb 2016 #68
Nothing will happen since the 2A is somewhat irrelevant to the failure of gun control at the moment hack89 Feb 2016 #69
I disagree Orrex Feb 2016 #72
AWBs, registration, licensing, magazine size limit laws were not "swatted down" were they? hack89 Feb 2016 #76
And they are routinely mocked as useless "feel good" legislation Orrex Feb 2016 #84
So give me a concrete example of a law that was recently overturned in court due to the 2A hack89 Feb 2016 #85
I'm on a phone--can't give links now Orrex Feb 2016 #91
What did the AWB that was in effect at state level during sandy hook do... beevul Feb 2016 #92
So effective laws were passed against NRA opposition? hack89 Feb 2016 #93
Look, I know you're not stupid, so don't waste my time. Orrex Feb 2016 #100
No. You were going to show me effective laws that were "swatted down" because of the 2A hack89 Feb 2016 #102
I would agree that some form of reglulated entity... NeoGreen Feb 2016 #4
I agree with the individual right Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #5
I already served, so why should I have to join the Reserves, even if I were young enough? eom GGJohn Feb 2016 #6
I'm all for mandatory service for every citizen, not just for those who want to purchase a firearm TeddyR Feb 2016 #7
My grandfather owned 450 acres on the Brazos River in Texas Recursion Feb 2016 #8
You mean like these guys in Texas protesting undocumented kids at an INS center? marble falls Feb 2016 #9
No, I don't, thanks for asking! Recursion Feb 2016 #10
Not at all. I'm not talking about firearms as tools. I'm talking about firearms as ... marble falls Feb 2016 #16
A gun on farm seems OK. Carrying a gun because one is afraid of, or hates certain, people is another Hoyt Feb 2016 #28
How are the militia to be regulated and by whom? Press Virginia Feb 2016 #103
Are you saying these gun yahoos will be called up in an insurrection. Hoyt Feb 2016 #106
They may be. You didn't answer my question, though. Press Virginia Feb 2016 #109
Yes, any yahoo that needs to strap on a gun or two to go to the store, needs counseling. Hoyt Feb 2016 #136
As do those who... beevul Feb 2016 #137
Great. Still not an answer to the question I asked Press Virginia Feb 2016 #139
I did, you just can't get your mind off gunz long enough to recognize the answer. Hoyt Feb 2016 #140
Uh no you didn't. You did obsess over Ted Nugent and some fat guys at a Denny's Press Virginia Feb 2016 #141
Congress - Article I section 8 is quite clear... jmg257 Feb 2016 #112
Only when they are called forth to put down insurrection or defend from invasion Press Virginia Feb 2016 #114
They way some people here think of gun owners, I can't imagine they'd want them in the reserves. Brickbat Feb 2016 #11
They are just looking for a reason to deny access... TipTok Feb 2016 #12
Yep, or a way to "punish." Brickbat Feb 2016 #13
Heh. I saw that. Eleanors38 Feb 2016 #66
Makes sense to me Jim Beard Feb 2016 #14
A personality test? GGJohn Feb 2016 #15
I took one on Facebook Press Virginia Feb 2016 #18
How about to pull psychopaths, sociopaths out of the mix? marble falls Feb 2016 #19
You know how easy it is to fake one of those? GGJohn Feb 2016 #20
Or holding office. nt malokvale77 Feb 2016 #61
Yes. Every one of them. The English language isn't that hard. CBGLuthier Feb 2016 #17
No. GGJohn Feb 2016 #21
Excellent rebuttal. CBGLuthier Feb 2016 #22
Thank you. GGJohn Feb 2016 #23
Well, because the second amendment says so. Read it very carefully using all of your braincells. CBGLuthier Feb 2016 #24
Sorry, but that's been long debunked, GGJohn Feb 2016 #25
No, the Constitution says Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #26
So, are all you gun fanciers over 45 gonna turn yours in per Title 10 USC, Section 311? Hoyt Feb 2016 #29
No, we will keep them in accordance with the Democratic Party platform. nt hack89 Feb 2016 #31
Nope, I'll keep mine in accordance with the SC decision of Heller v DC, GGJohn Feb 2016 #32
You'd keep yours if they were banned. You can't live without them. Hoyt Feb 2016 #33
Probably, but that's not something to worry about, GGJohn Feb 2016 #34
And to go to town. If you just kept one or two on the farm, wouldn't get criticism. Hoyt Feb 2016 #38
I could care less about your criticism, GGJohn Feb 2016 #40
The criticism of those who confuse keyboard use with real-life activism is merely noise... friendly_iconoclast Feb 2016 #53
How about those that say gunz are preserving the Constitution or some such BS. Hoyt Feb 2016 #54
*They* work to meet their goals. You lot do little besides wear out keyboards complaining about them friendly_iconoclast Feb 2016 #56
Yep, they back the NRA and it's racist board members like this loser. Hoyt Feb 2016 #60
What have *you* done in the real world to counter the NRA besides reposting pictures? friendly_iconoclast Feb 2016 #62
Answer: Nothing, apparently... friendly_iconoclast Feb 2016 #144
You seem fascinated with this blowhole. Why? Eleanors38 Feb 2016 #70
Typical gun fancier/supporter, don't you think? Hoyt Feb 2016 #74
Nope. Eleanors38 Feb 2016 #75
Very common in my experience -- and an NRA Board Member to boot. Hoyt Feb 2016 #77
That's the problem woth your POV. Snobblevitch Feb 2016 #97
Haven't seen anything to change my mind. How many do you have and do you tote? Hoyt Feb 2016 #98
I have written many times on these threads that I do not have a CCW. Snobblevitch Feb 2016 #104
Here's another state and I can find plenty more. Hoyt Feb 2016 #105
Anecdotal and not representative of the vast majority of gun owners in ANY state. Snobblevitch Feb 2016 #107
What is it with you always posting pictures of your kin? GGJohn Feb 2016 #122
Your gun buddies is more like it. Hoyt Feb 2016 #135
I guess... beevul Feb 2016 #138
It's kind of humorous in a sad way Press Virginia Feb 2016 #101
Where does Title 10 USC, Section 311 require turning-in weapons after turning 46? Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #35
Logic challenges you doesn't it. If you are 46, you aren't in the militia. Turn em in. Hoyt Feb 2016 #36
Please highlight the part where it says you have to turn in your weapons upon turning GGJohn Feb 2016 #39
There's no turn-in requirement. That's pretend wanna-beleev on your part. Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #41
It doesn't, that's just Hoyt trying to look like he knows what he's talking about. eom. GGJohn Feb 2016 #37
If the militia was truly their genuine concern they'd be arguing to ensure civilians have access to Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2016 #43
Perhaps it's your own braincells you shouold be concerned with. cleanhippie Feb 2016 #42
Damned commanists. At least they don't deal with the foulness of the semi-colon! Eleanors38 Feb 2016 #123
Having read it very carefully, Abq_Sarah Feb 2016 #143
Why then, are you having troubles understanding it? beevul Feb 2016 #79
What if that gun owner is a Quaker and opposed to warfare? NutmegYankee Feb 2016 #86
"I'm out of soda, I'm going to the store." -- do stores only sell soda? X_Digger Feb 2016 #142
No (nt) bigwillq Feb 2016 #27
Sure, why not. Iggo Feb 2016 #30
No: preserving the ability of states to summon a militia is (one) reason for petronius Feb 2016 #44
Im sure in those States with the gun deaths they contain large urban settings with gang/drug Waldorf Feb 2016 #45
Or be deputized by a local authority. KamaAina Feb 2016 #46
"Someone" is *already* responsible- the person with the gun. See how that works? friendly_iconoclast Feb 2016 #59
This message was self-deleted by its author Kurska Feb 2016 #48
No... ileus Feb 2016 #50
Note that Federal law declares all males between 17 and 44 (inclusive) to be in the militia... PoliticAverse Feb 2016 #51
You left out an important part - "the UNORGANIZED militia"... jmg257 Feb 2016 #113
Heck, yeah libodem Feb 2016 #52
Who is "us"? Marengo Feb 2016 #99
Love the idea. nt valerief Feb 2016 #57
Fortunately, those with the author's viewpoint have little to no political efficacy... friendly_iconoclast Feb 2016 #63
Difficult question .... Myrina Feb 2016 #64
Even in GD, the controllers seem confused as to their "stand" on the OP's question... Eleanors38 Feb 2016 #73
Ummm....NO ! nt clarice Feb 2016 #78
Another misrepresentation from an ignorant author. beevul Feb 2016 #80
No. Phentex Feb 2016 #83
I always laugh at this interpretation. NutmegYankee Feb 2016 #87
Ha... Never heard that one... TipTok Feb 2016 #90
Nope SickOfTheOnePct Feb 2016 #95
Right, because what we really need to do with these people is invest them with civil authority. Act_of_Reparation Feb 2016 #108
No, people should learn how to read, and interpret, the wording.... Ghost in the Machine Feb 2016 #117
The should be outlawed from purchasing any meat at retail ... LannyDeVaney Feb 2016 #124
Why try to limit the responsibility to gun owners? jmg257 Feb 2016 #126
No, deathrind Feb 2016 #128
K & R for visibility of this w0nderer Feb 2016 #129
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