[gatex]

"Read the amendment and you will see that it clearly states the militias' purpose "...being necessary to the security of a free STATE, ...." says nothing about protection FROM the state. I am sure such points mean nothing to you. ..."

Who are "the people " in the Second Amendment, whose right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed ?

[justshutupandtakeit]

The members of the militia which was stated as a justification for the 2d.

Is the "people" the same as "an individual person?"

Wonder why the amendment was not written to say "...the right of citizens or inhabitants?" This isn't a trick question. Do you have any idea why that particular wording was selected?