Reclaiming the Militia: Understanding Our Constitutional Duty

Consider this: when you observe a local SWAT team in action, don’t they resemble a "Militia"? They are outfitted in military gear, equipped with automatic firearms, body armor, helmets, and belts loaded with ammunition. They often carry battering rams, shields, and various tools typically associated with military operations. But who is supposed to represent the "well-regulated Militia" in our communities? Shouldn't it be We the People, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution?

Indeed, it should be.

Currently, local law enforcement appears to be assuming the roles that the Constitution designates for citizens. Yet, how many people recognize this fact? Very few.

In reality, law enforcement often misinterprets their role in relation to the Second Amendment. They are not the "[a] well regulated Militia," even though they function as such. The citizens, who are meant to fulfill this role in an official, organized, and lawful manner, often remain unaware of their responsibilities as American citizens.

To clarify, the "Militia" is always a public entity, never private. It is established under state laws that clearly define what actions should be taken, when, how, and implicitly why, regarding citizens' duties and authority. It parallels the structure and discipline of the Army and Navy as per the U.S. Constitution, which refers to three military branches: the Army (Article I, Section 8, Clause 12), the Navy (Article I, Section 8, Clause 13), and the Militia (Article I, Section 8, Clauses 15 and 16). It’s important to note that the Militia is distinct from the Army and Navy, existing separately as a military institution primarily associated with state governance, not the federal government—except in specific, authorized circumstances, and only when "called into the actual service of the United States" (Article II, Section 2, Clause 1).

The Importance of Understanding Legal Relations

As citizens, it’s vital to understand our legal relationships, including the treaties that shape our governance and rights. The U.S. federal government has, in many instances, neglected its responsibility to uphold Article VI of the Constitution, which states that treaties made under the authority of the United States are the supreme law of the land. These commitments, including those related to various groups and their rights, highlight our duty as citizens to advocate for justice and equality and to hold our government accountable to its commitments.

You may choose to read this and not pursue further understanding, but ideas have real consequences. Our collective failure to grasp this crucial concept could lead our nation down a path similar to those seen in history where governments have acted oppressively against their own people, including instances of authoritarianism.

The irony is that the solution lies within our supreme national law, readily available for us to read, comprehend, restore, and implement. All it takes is for us to delve into the meaning behind those words and refuse to allow our public officials to mislead us for their own advantage.

The responsibility falls on each of us to educate ourselves and determine how to amend our societal structures to safeguard our rights under the laws of Nature and Nature's God, ensuring the continuation of a free and just society. We invite you to join us at rt2a.org, where we can work together to promote understanding, defend our constitutional rights, and strengthen our communities. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and uphold the principles that sustain our freedom.

The time to act is now, and it begins with you and me.