I’ve been wondering what the prefatory phrase in 2A that says, “A well Regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state,” means to people. I interpret it to be just an introduction to, “the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” and does not refer to the operation of any militia, government sponsored or otherwise.
Have at it.
It means that if the militia is not sufficiently equipped/trained/ready to resist tyranny, then it is not possible for a true state of freedom to exist.
It then clarifies that this militia is of the people, and the govt shall not infringe upon it.
