The US Supreme Court analyzed the meaning of the 2nd Amendment in District of Columbia v. Heller: > [We] explained that “the Militia comprised all males physic

The US Supreme Court analyzed the meaning of the 2nd Amendment in District of Columbia v. Heller: > [We] explained that “the Militia comprised all males physically capable of acting in concert for the common defense.” That definition comports with founding-era sources. [...] > Finally, the adjective “well-regulated” implies nothing more than the imposition of proper discipline and training. [...] > There are many reasons why the militia was thought to be “necessary to the security of a free state. [...] When the able-bodied men of a nation are trained in arms and organized, they are better able to resist tyranny. https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZO.html https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZO.html