Why don't we go back to the original intent of the 2nd amendment?

[pnwmom]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

As passed by the Congress:

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

As ratified by the States and authenticated by Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State:
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.[8]

What I propose:

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, every citizen who chooses to bear firearms should enlist in the modern day version of the militia -- a state guard, the national guard, or the coast guard -- and participate in monthly training sessions.


http://washingtonguard.org/wsg/

The Washington State Guard (WSG) is an all-volunteer unit organized under the Military Department of the State of Washington. Its members come from all walks of life. They normally serve without remuneration and meet monthly, or more often as needed, within organized units stationed at strategic locations throughout the State.

National Guard:

http://www.nationalguard.mil/

Coast Guard:

http://www.uscg.mil/

[msongs]

1. original intent is flintlock rifles/pistols nt

[Loudly]

2. When the goofs show up here to insist that you use a quill pen

explain the difference to them.

[LeftInTX]

3. I wonder if we could get rid of the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986

And go back the the Gun Control Act of 1968

1986 is when the Right to Carry Laws kept popping up in various states.

Right to Carry Laws 1986-2011

Red: Prohibited to carry a gun
Blue and Green: Are the most permissive.

[ComplimentarySwine]

4. I support getting rid of FOPA '86

That was the law where they snuck in the machine gun ban at the last minuite. Without that, I might finally be able to get that Glock 18 I've been wanting so long. And a real M4A1. And...