What is your interpretation of the phase “well regulated” as it applies to -- Hokie5150 02/16/2018 9:50PM The textualist in me comes out for this -- Old Dorms Rule! 02/17/2018 1:47PM You would be entirely wrong. -- hoothat 02/17/2018 5:44PM I guess I would be wrong if I used the NRA's definition -- Old Dorms Rule! 02/18/2018 4:07PM I can understand your point -- hoothat 02/18/2018 5:13PM I try to have an open mind -- Old Dorms Rule! 02/18/2018 5:26PM I agree with your second paragraph -- hoothat 02/18/2018 5:45PM It is a descriptor of the MILITIA that was the reality of the times -- 111Balz 02/16/2018 10:24PM The militia consisted of all males capable of fighting. ** -- JMHoo 02/17/2018 10:38AM Yes it did. ** -- 111Balz 02/17/2018 10:49AM Also with an emphasis on REGULATED. -- Chuck Taylor 02/17/2018 09:32AM IMO it implies a state or locality organization -- KCHoo 02/16/2018 10:02PM