A “well-regulated” militia simply meant that the processes for activating, training, and deploying the militia in official service should be efficient and orderly, ...

The term well-regulated militia didn’t refer to Soldier of Fortune magazine subscribers running around in the woods with AR-15s in their hands and warpaint on their faces.

But even a well organized militia was not adequate when confronting major powers. The need for a standing army and navy became evident when the United States again fought Great Britain, and then ...

Today, our “well regulated militia” is formed by members of the armed services who bear arms that are restricted to where they live — on military bases, ships and other military locations.

Letters to the Editor for Sept. 21: Readers opine on Ken Paxton's title, the consequences of lax gun regulations and a recent trip to the theater.

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.

The claim: The Second Amendment reference to a 'well-regulated militia' was limited in 1791 to one musket and 24 bullets. After mass shootings this year in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas ...

“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.” ...

To suggest that, in providing for a well-regulated militia, the Founders were condemning their descendants to cower under a reign of unregulated firepower, was to trade in absurdity.

One wonders what part of “well-regulated militia” is it that our “originalists” don’t understand? Harry Bartnick. Beverly. Globe Opinion. follow us. Follow Us . Subscribe Now.