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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_State_Militia_(Union)
Missouri has a volunteer state militia. Prior to the civil war the governor would and could call upon it's members to address emergencies, now the state has the National Guard to call on for emergencies, however the state militia continues to exist. It is not a part of the Reserve Military, it is a private defense organization of the state of Missouri, not funded by the state or federal government. Many of it's members are prior military. Their training occurs much the same as on the schedule for the Reserves and National Guard. appreciate all of your replies. I want to be clear here though that what I am talking about is NOT a State funded, ran, structured, controlled organization. It does not fall under the state government in anyway. The meetings, dates, times and locations are by invitation and or for members only. I have provided additional links to their web sites below, in the thread.
Missouri has a volunteer state militia. Prior to the civil war the governor would and could call upon it's members to address emergencies, now the state has the National Guard to call on for emergencies, however the state militia continues to exist. It is not a part of the Reserve Military, it is a private defense organization of the state of Missouri, not funded by the state or federal government. Many of it's members are prior military. Their training occurs much the same as on the schedule for the Reserves and National Guard. appreciate all of your replies. I want to be clear here though that what I am talking about is NOT a State funded, ran, structured, controlled organization. It does not fall under the state government in anyway. The meetings, dates, times and locations are by invitation and or for members only. I have provided additional links to their web sites below, in the thread.
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You mean, do I believe that should uphold the Constitution? Yes. This is like asking, "Should we have free speech in America?". Each state must maintain a militia. That is the National Guard for most states but it doesn't have to be as far as I'm concerned. I do appreciate the uniformity and intertwining of the Guard because it gives our Army and Nation additional combat power that can be tapped into in order to fight and win our Nation's wars.
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When you read the minutes of the continental congress when the second amendment was written, they specifically were discussing how to ensure that the people could keep the federal government in check. This was the purpose of the state militia, which was intended to be composed solely of the citizens. The intent was that the people could every implement of war that the government had access to, as well...
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Sgt. Buckner
"No it is not" doesn't really do anything to educate me on the subject.
What do you think the state militia is?
"No it is not" doesn't really do anything to educate me on the subject.
What do you think the state militia is?
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1LT William Clardy
Just as a minor (but potentially significant if you prefer to avoid unscheduled visits to local jails) clarification, I would say that state guards are regulated by Congressional authority as spelled out in Section 8 of Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution, but are not subject to federal command and control.
Do you find anything to disagree with in that, Sgt Richard Buckner?
Do you find anything to disagree with in that, Sgt Richard Buckner?
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
I'm curious as to where yuo got that information Sgt Richard Buckner. according to our secretary of state, our RI State Guard has been inactive since after WWII
http://sos.ri.gov/archon/?p=collections/controlcard&id=964
Trust me if we had one, I would have joined it after I retired.
http://sos.ri.gov/archon/?p=collections/controlcard&id=964
Trust me if we had one, I would have joined it after I retired.
Rhode Island State Guard - Enlistment Papers (1940 - 1946) | State Archives Catalog
State Archives 337 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 222-2353 Fax: (401) 222-3199 TTY: 711
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Has an awesome mission offering free service to the community. In a declared disaster, the Governor can apply that volunteer time thru FEMA and get full reimbursement. It's a definite win for the State and the members can often get a tax break
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No the National Guard isn't really considered a Malitia nodays there more advanced than that . The State Defense Force would be considered a Malitia.
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