So Cal 1st Patriots

WHAT IS THE MILITIA?

Concept of Militia The Militia IS:
1. A deterrent, defensive force.
2. A first response mechanism.
3. A chain of command that we can use to offer leadership and assistance to our fellow citizens.
4. A legacy passed from our forefathers to us; and from us to our posterity.
5. A realization and practice of our God - given Rights, Liberties, Duties and Responsibilities.
6. An organization of, by and for the Constitutions of your state and the united States, and the people whom they serve.

The Militia is NOT:
1. An offensive force.
2. A private army subject to the dictates of any individual, corporation, or other private group.
3. An organization formed for sustained combat operations (a standing army).
4. To be used as a forum or launching point for any particular political or religious agenda.

SOURCE:
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UNITED STATES CODE
Title 10, Subtitle A, Pt I, Chap. 13
Section 311: Militia: composition and classes

(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.

(b) The classes of the militia are-

(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and

(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.

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