It's politically sensitive. Technically we derive our existence from the 2nd amendment; but the term "militia" is politically toxic. So we can concealed carry in uniform but not open. I'm on the border right now, and I can say every person in our unit has an AR-15 in the truck; fat cases of ammo in their wall lockers. We all go shooting after work, maybe 3 times a week. YMMV
I hope all of these gentlemen enlist in the Tennessee State Guard. We welcome you all and honor your service.
Same for the Texas State Guard, the Army discharged me for not getting the vax; now I serve my state instead. This is the way
Do yall train armed?
It's politically sensitive. Technically we derive our existence from the 2nd amendment; but the term "militia" is politically toxic. So we can concealed carry in uniform but not open. I'm on the border right now, and I can say every person in our unit has an AR-15 in the truck; fat cases of ammo in their wall lockers. We all go shooting after work, maybe 3 times a week. YMMV
And the Florida state guard.