Just out of interest, how many gun-owners in USA are members of a "well-regulated militia"?

the first part of the Amendment does not grant the right, it explains why it is in the best interest of the government to protect it

The 2nd Amendment as written,

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

Please note the use of "," which means a break in the sentence and or change of thought. So basically it reads; A well regulated militia, (break and the reason given why a militia is needed) being necessary to the security of a free state, (break and change of subject) the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

So the US has a well regulated militia it is called the US Army, Army Reserve and National Guard and the people have the right to bear arms.

Just out of interest, how many gun-owners in USA are members of a "well-regulated militia"?

LOL - do you really want 100's of millions of us (mostly conservatives) marching around & drilling at our local armory?? Personally I'd just as soon they stayed home.

every state has its own militia some several.these are not regulated ,they train and work defend there townships or counties from The Government. or any enemy that chooses to attack.Our locals are better trained and prepared than the national guard.better equipment. . trained individuals most are ex military out of the recent wars. The FBI has tried to shut several down locally . arresting people. but charges don,t stick No crime has been commited.

http://www.lectlaw.com/files/gun01.htm

About 147,000,000+

Exactly Right..!