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Old 08-16-2014, 11:03   #793
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Originally Posted by The Reaper View Post
In Miller, the SCOTUS ruled that he had no right to possess an unregistered short-barreled shotgun because it was NOT a commonly used military weapon.

Shouldn't that, and the original intent and wording of the founders, mean that every land-owning male not a felon should be provided an M-16 or M-4 for their own use?

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TR, Absolutely! Also with at least a basic load of ammo and 30 round PMAG's.

Militia: "A body of citizens enrolled for military discipline." And further, that ordinarily, when called for service these men were expected to appear bearing arms supplied by themselves and of the kind in common use at the time. From US vs Miller.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/307/174

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