>So then, if I understand correctly, all the bozos (and non-bozos too) running around in the U.S. with guns constitute your idea of "A well regulated militia"?
At the time of the writing of the Constitution, all able-bodied males were part of the local militia, and even required to participate in periodic drills - part of the reason for having a village "common" was to provide space for drills.
I believe there are still laws on the books regarding militias, but would have to research it.
Dan LeClair
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