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wjkuleck · April 28, 2009, 07:28 AM

"Well regulated" in the 18th Century meant that the militiaman was to have a weapon suitable for military use, the accompanying accouterments, and clothing and gear of a suitable nature.

"Well regulated" meant that every citizen should have the current military weapon on hand, and to be proficient in its use. The Swiss have had a "well regulated" militia, with a military rifle in each militiaman's closet at home (this may have changed/be changing, but the example is still valid).

"Well regulated" had little or nothing to do with the 21st or even 20th century definition of "regulation."

Regards,

Walt

April 28, 2009, 07:28 AM	#7
wjkuleck Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 1,220	"Well regulated" in the 18th Century meant that the militiaman was to have a weapon suitable for military use, the accompanying accouterments, and clothing and gear of a suitable nature. "Well regulated" meant that every citizen should have the current military weapon on hand, and to be proficient in its use. The Swiss have had a "well regulated" militia, with a military rifle in each militiaman's closet at home (this may have changed/be changing, but the example is still valid). "Well regulated" had little or nothing to do with the 21st or even 20th century definition of "regulation." Regards, Walt __________________ Author, NEW! The M1911 Complete Owner's Guide The M14 and M1 Garand Complete Assembly Guides The M1 Garand Complete Assembly Guide The AR-15 Complete Assembly and (New 4th Edition) Owner's Guides