joether -> RE: And out of the box take on firearm regulations... (10/20/2015 7:40:32 AM)
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ORIGINAL: jlf1961 Actually, the article is wrong about no tradition of the unorganized militia. There is another phrase for 'unorganized militia': THUGS WITH GUNS! I do not think the founding fathers had in mind that just.....anyone....could have guns and protections with guns from the federal government. In fact, the listed what sort of militia could have guns and protections from federal laws: "A well REGULATED MILITIA...". quote:
ORIGINAL: jlf1961 Andrew Jackson led a force of mainly militia, called up by asking for volunteers, to New Orleans. If they were unorganized, how could they be led? Much less fight efficiently? I have a hard time taking someone whom states they were in the US Military, SERIOUSLY, who can not understand the difference between a 'Regulated Militia/Military' and a 'Unorganized Militia/Military'. quote:
ORIGINAL: jlf1961 A further point, the second refers to the State Militia, which by its nature must be voluntarily ordered by the state governor to be placed under federal control. Wrong and wrong. The militia refers to individual militias as defined under the 10th amendment. Meaning, they could be organized at the town, county or state levels. Yet, regardless of unit deployment, could be regulated at the local and state levels. Most states opted for town militias, rather than state armies. Yet, if need be, the state could call up those local militias. States could opt for volunteer or mandatory service. In most cases, if you were between the ages of 16-74, in decent health (i.e. walk 10 miles), can carry your weapon (musket, rifle, or shotgun) with 46-74 rounds of ammo (with powder), rations for one day, bed roll.....and no criminal penalties currently outstanding... ...You were in the local militia. quote:
ORIGINAL: jlf1961 Finally, the militia supply their own weapons, clothing etc, again eliminating this individuals argument, and making the point of his article null and void. Your a funny man! It depends on the state and even the local level on how resupply and arming worked. In some cases, the local level would supply arms and equipment. In others, the individual would have to supply their gear. In some cases, other people would 'chip in' to help a poor person obtain their gear, because they actually cared about one another.
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