The Origins of “Militia” in the Second Amendment
by Ryan McMaken, Mises Institute While apparently waiting for a taxi, or to be seated for lunch, Larry King was accosted by TMZ in a discussion which eventually led to King declaring that the whole purpose of the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights was to...
Refuting 12 Common Claims Against the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Critics of the Second Amendment often highlight the state of technology in which it was written insofar as firearms were concerned. At the time, one-shot muskets and rifles were cutting edge military weaponry for the typical soldier. The argument goes that if the...
The Case for Restoring the State Militia System
When a polity loses both its voice in international affairs and defense, it loses its ability to define its own identity and destiny. That is exactly what has happened to the American states since the start of the 20th century. Perhaps it is time to consider restoring...