Reply #285: A "well regulated militia" refers to the Militia of the Several States, but (???) [View All]

[jmg257]

with the creation of the Militia of the United States, how is the declaratory militia clause in the 2nd affected?

It MAY be questionable (what "militia"?) because compared to "The Militia" clauses in the original document, this clause is a general declaration. The words used should mean the same, which also means "the people" is also the same throughout the document - inidividual people of the United States, or the States.

Anyway, since "militia" was redefined to include an organized and unorganized militia, does the "a well regulated militia" part become obsolete? No doubt the intent was to secure the right of the people, and especially because they serve as the miltia. But the people's right articulated "to keep and bear arms" doesn't dissapear just because their role in the militia has been modified.