I've always thought that's how you could challenge the states banning "assault rifles". You can't go out, buy a race car, and drive in Formula 1. You have to prove yourself. This is where "well regulated" comes in. If you are in a regulated (trained and disciplined) militia, then they can not infringe on your right to ownership. While the states may have an argument against ownership, if you are in a militia, they can't touch you.
Militias could serve many functions. Think of something not quite the fire dept, not quite the sheriff, not quite the reserves. If there was a disaster like a hurricane, the militia could be called up to assist.
I've always thought that's how you could challenge the states banning "assault rifles". You can't go out, buy a race car, and drive in Formula 1. You have to prove yourself. This is where "well regulated" comes in. If you are in a regulated (trained and disciplined) militia, then they can not infringe on your right to ownership. While the states may have an argument against ownership, if you are in a militia, they can't touch you.
Militias could serve many functions. Think of something not quite the fire dept, not quite the sheriff, not quite the reserves. If there was a disaster like a hurricane, the militia could be called up to assist.
No SCOTUS has already made clear what that means. You don’t actually need membership in a militia in any way. We are all already militia.