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To: neverdem

FYI the term “well-regulated” at the time the 2A was written meant “well provsioned.”


7 posted on 08/31/2008 7:18:50 PM PDT by 185JHP ( "The thing thou purposest shall come to pass: And over all thy ways the light shall shine.")
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To: 185JHP
FYI the term “well-regulated” at the time the 2A was written meant “well provsioned.”

No it did not, it meant "properly functioning", "fit for its intended purpose". They spoke of "well-regulated" cities, "well-regulated" appetites, and "well-regulated" clocks.

Now in the case of a militia, one precondition for being "Well regulated" would be to be well provisioned/equipped". But "well trained" is also required, as is "well lead".

20 posted on 08/31/2008 8:47:56 PM PDT by El Gato ("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
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