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Re:UK porn watchers could have faces scanned by wait_a_minute on Tuesday December 05, 2023 @01:05PM (#38534617)
No, and your understanding of it is not reflected by the SCOTUS. You do not need to be in a militia to benefit from the 2nd Amendment or access it.
Re:UK porn watchers could have faces scanned by andreasmetsala on Tuesday December 05, 2023 @03:44PM (#38536661)
I thought he meant it the other way around. Since militias are not required for the security of the state, citizens don’t need to bear arms.
Re:UK porn watchers could have faces scanned by beaeglebeach on Tuesday December 05, 2023 @03:43PM (#38536652)
Basically every able bodied citizen male is in the 'unorganized militia' anyway per US code.
Re:UK porn watchers could have faces scanned by philwelch on Tuesday December 05, 2023 @06:08PM (#38538215)
If you’re a male American citizen of a certain age, you are in the militia. Thats what “militia” means—it refers to the part of the citizenry capable of military service.
Re:UK porn watchers could have faces scanned by wait_a_minute on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @01:34PM (#38547787)
Fair enough as it's a very loose definition and doesn't require formalities or any kind of actual restrictions on the right.
Re:UK porn watchers could have faces scanned by philwelch on Wednesday December 06, 2023 @08:20PM (#38551702)
Historically it did. The Second Congress passed two Militia Acts in 1792, the second of which mandated that each member of the militia buy a musket or rifle along with ammunition and other kit, and to be organized into specific units as directed by their state legislatures.