We, me included, almost never recall this part of the 2A.*NECESSARY *
I've never seen that as a constitutional
reason to own firearms. I'm now suitably embarrassed.
Thank you for the moment of clarity.
In 1776, our new nation had no Navy and no Army. The State's Militias (cadre of volunteers willing to defend the nation when called) was the sole means of defending our nation, and personally owned firearms were necessary to make this happen. I think that this explains the wording in the Constitution.*NECESSARY *
I've never seen that as a constitutional
reason to own firearms. I'm now suitably embarrassed.
Thank you for the moment of clarity.