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Originally Posted by MooseMan3000
The key words that many people seem to miss are the entire first phrase: "A well regulated militia." And the most important words of that phrase? "well regulated." That's why we're talking about this, because firearms need regulation. Without regulation, fanatical armies would be allowed to run amok.
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Common usage of "well-regulated" at the time it was written meant "properly operating," not that only an organized state militia can be armed.