Nonsense. The "well regulated" phrase is part of an illuminating clause, not a condition. The "right" is reserved to The People to keep and bear arms without infringement. Requirements such as permits, training, certification, etc. are quite simply infringements and therefore unconstitutional.
Absolutely agree.
At the same time, I'd actually like to see states start taking the training of the militia seriously. They could encourage and fund local militias that would act in their traditional role of organizing local civil defense.
wouldn't that be interesting?
The states’ national guard units are actually the organized part of their militias. They are now well trained and equipped because of regular activation for federal service.
The unorganized portion of the militia remains all able bodied males between specified ages. The states could readily start developing this body by reactivating their state guard units. And the ideal role would be local civil defense.
Too much like responsible behavior to expect out of politicians.