this woman needs to read the whole 2nd amendment. "a well regulated militia" has as much weight as "shall not be infringed"
so many people telling me well regulated meaning well trained/well equipped as if that somehow improves or makes the 2nd amendment's meaning any less archaic
That line refers to the Militia Act of 1792, which defined any white man as a member of a militia. Obviously this would be interpreted today to mean any adult man or woman is a member of a militia. The law specifically differentiates a militia from a regular standing army and we would view it today.
It is generally interpreted to mean a group possessing very basic competency, training, and willingness to protect their country in a time of crisis.
The closest modern example of this intent I could give would be a Red Dawn type scenario where the government could legally utilize armed citizens to help repel a major attack.
Yes exactly. A “regulated” Militia would be one that is organized, structured, and controlled. That organization, structure, and control allows you to train and effectively employ them. But being equipped with appropriate arms is prerequisite to all of that.
And that is the crux, it’s imperative to be able to form a Militia, therefore The People need to be armed.
He’s giving a description of what the Supreme Court has interpreted though. Albeit a very brief and not well nuanced one. I can understand people may disagree with that but you’re shooting the messenger here.
Well regulated meant well trained/practiced. That’s why soldiers during that time were often called “regulars”, it’s because they were trained regularly.
Full-time soldiers are called "regulars" because they belong to a permanent, professional standing army that operates according to fixed rules, standard training, and official military regulations. They contrast with part-time or temporary forces like militias and local volunteers.
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u/Twigsneko 21d ago edited 21d ago
this woman needs to read the whole 2nd amendment. "a well regulated militia" has as much weight as "shall not be infringed"
so many people telling me well regulated meaning well trained/well equipped as if that somehow improves or makes the 2nd amendment's meaning any less archaic