""A MILITIA, WHEN PROPERLY FORMED, ARE IN FACT THE PEOPLE THEMSELVES...AND INCLUDE ALL MEN CAPABLE OF BEARING ARMS.""
— Richard Henry Lee
Richard Henry Lee - Anti-Federalist writings
Historical Significance
Defines militia as entire armed citizenry, not select group
Context
Anti-Federalist explanation of militia clause in Second Amendment
Context
Anti-Federalist explanation of militia clause in Second Amendment
Historical Significance
Defines militia as entire armed citizenry, not select group