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Maslack read the "militia" phrase of the Second Amendment as not only affirming the right of the individual citizen to bear arms, but as a clear
mandate to do so.
He believes that universal gun ownership was advocated by the Framers of the Constitution as an antidote to a "monopoly of force" by
the government as well as criminals

Vermont 's constitution states explicitly that "the people have a right to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the State" and those persons
who are "conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms" shall be required to "pay such equivalent." Clearly, says Maslack, Vermonters have a
constitutional obligation to arm themselves, so that they are capable of responding to "any situation that may arise."

Under the bill, adults who choose not to own a firearm would be required
to register their name, address, Social Security Number, and driver's
license number with the state.
"There is a legitimate government interest in knowing who is not prepared to defend the state should they be asked to do
so," Maslack says

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constitutional???

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ORIGINAL: Termyn8or

Every gun that gets passed around my circle of people, usually for evaluation because it was a recent purchase, is scrutinized by each person to which it is handed. Each is expected to look down the breach or barrel or whatever for themselves, and they do. I wouldn't have it any other way. Accidents are caused.

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ORIGINAL: EbonyWood
We do the same around here, except with our women.
 
Some however, do occasionally discharge.
 
Be careful out there folks.

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ORIGINAL: AnimusRex

"I own guns"

The word "guns" means "stuff that is easily stolen, easily pawned."

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ORIGINAL: Termyn8or

Switzerland had mandatory gun ownership, in that each household had to have a working firearm and at least one adult who knows how to use it.