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- Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:45 pm
- Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
- Topic: What does a "well-regulated" militia mean?
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Re: What does a "well-regulated" militia mean?
In the 1700's Militia ment all able bodied free men from the age of majority (approximately 17 or 18) to the age of about 50 were automatically in the militia unless they were physically unable or a conscientious objector. By adopting the 13th and 14th Amendments "The Militia" became all able bodied men and women who are citizens and are not conscientious objectors.