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Are you a member of a Militia?
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Militia? certainly!
The unorganised militia. I am well regulated, in the sense of the Founding Fathers, in that I have my own gun(s), ammo, and equipment, and I still remember the fundamentals of military drill.
I am technically beyond the age limits for militia service specified in various constitutions, but since we are unorganised, I have not resigned. There is no one to submit a resignation to.
I hope never to have to answer the call again, but if the need arises I will do all that I can.
The unorganised militia. I am well regulated, in the sense of the Founding Fathers, in that I have my own gun(s), ammo, and equipment, and I still remember the fundamentals of military drill.
I am technically beyond the age limits for militia service specified in various constitutions, but since we are unorganised, I have not resigned. There is no one to submit a resignation to.
I hope never to have to answer the call again, but if the need arises I will do all that I can.
I'm not. I'm currently serving in the Standing Military. However once I get out, I will then be in the militia.
I also picked have a friend in the militia, because all my friends are in the militia, whether they know it or not.
in the U.S, the militia is defined as all able bodied men between 17 and 47. Therefore all my non military male friends are in the militia. Most will need allot of training to be ready for battle.
I also picked have a friend in the militia, because all my friends are in the militia, whether they know it or not.
in the U.S, the militia is defined as all able bodied men between 17 and 47. Therefore all my non military male friends are in the militia. Most will need allot of training to be ready for battle.
MilsurpShooter
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I signed my selective service paperwork, in my mind that makes me part of one
vis-à-vis
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Those of you in a militia which is not the National Guard, Army, etc. and is unregulated by any Government control, what have your experiences been? What types of activities do you engage in?
Due to a health problem I have I am precluded from service in the Military even though this was a goal in High School (did 4 years of JROTC). The health issue is not a huge deal, but the Government won't accept me in the service. This is God's will for me.
But I do love my country and desire to see her flourish. I also love my liberty and yours. I believe that the Second Amendment ensures all other rights. So while I cannot serve in the US Military, I would like to participate in a non-traditional (at least not these days) Militia as a minuteman (of sorts) just like my ancestor. The trick is finding one that is not insane.
Thoughts on what I can do to serve my country? I vote. I have done volunteer police auxiliary work. I am a responsible, upstanding citizen, I believe.
Due to a health problem I have I am precluded from service in the Military even though this was a goal in High School (did 4 years of JROTC). The health issue is not a huge deal, but the Government won't accept me in the service. This is God's will for me.
But I do love my country and desire to see her flourish. I also love my liberty and yours. I believe that the Second Amendment ensures all other rights. So while I cannot serve in the US Military, I would like to participate in a non-traditional (at least not these days) Militia as a minuteman (of sorts) just like my ancestor. The trick is finding one that is not insane.
Thoughts on what I can do to serve my country? I vote. I have done volunteer police auxiliary work. I am a responsible, upstanding citizen, I believe.
Pilgrim
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My family members, brothers, cousins, etc., were concerned by my political views to the point my closest brother asked, "Are you in one of those militias?"
I answered, "I am a militia."
Pilgrim
I answered, "I am a militia."
Pilgrim
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vis a vis, I can't speak for any other group, but ours is definitely not "insane".
Truthfully, our group is comprised of some of the finest gentlemen I've ever met.
Here's a great recent news story about us:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJXm...ndid=128344935&MyToken=fdc6f4b9-d862-4798-ba2
Note that in this interview, an FBI agent acknowledged that we are doing our civic duty. I personally don't need praise from any of the alphabet people, but to the general public, it's a profound step towards restoring the image of the Militia.
I have no idea why they were so fascinated with vegetarians in our group.
Truthfully, our group is comprised of some of the finest gentlemen I've ever met.
Here's a great recent news story about us:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJXm...ndid=128344935&MyToken=fdc6f4b9-d862-4798-ba2
Note that in this interview, an FBI agent acknowledged that we are doing our civic duty. I personally don't need praise from any of the alphabet people, but to the general public, it's a profound step towards restoring the image of the Militia.
I have no idea why they were so fascinated with vegetarians in our group.
vis-à-vis
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Probably because most think militia members are bloodthirsty rednecks.
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Molon Labe
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Indeed.
Our group is comprised of normal, everyday folks. Here's a sample of occupations in our group:
Electrical engineer
Mechanical engineering student
Fabricator/machinist
Sheriff's deputy
Truck driver
Fulltime paramedic
Tractor mechanic
Security guard
Some are former military. Of these, one is a former Ranger, and another is a former Marine.
We are not racist. We are not rednecks. We do not engage in illegal activities. We simply get together once a month to teach each other skills. If you'd like an idea of what we do, here's a list of previous training sessions.
ReadyAndVigilant
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REAL militia, not private armies
E-4 in the real Michigan militia, the volunteer defense force. you people who dress in gi joe costumes and pretend your some type of military force know you are violating laws governing the use and wear of military-type uniforms? the defense force is a state-controlled force to take over national guard duties when they deploy. those groups are not militias, they are private groups who never grew out of playing soldier as a kid. the defense force is the real militia.
E-4 in the real Michigan militia, the volunteer defense force. you people who dress in gi joe costumes and pretend your some type of military force know you are violating laws governing the use and wear of military-type uniforms? the defense force is a state-controlled force to take over national guard duties when they deploy. those groups are not militias, they are private groups who never grew out of playing soldier as a kid. the defense force is the real militia.
qajaq59
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Oh sure, I'm 68 and handicapped. You want to follow me in battle? Good grief.
And....... If you really want to play soldier, go to Baghdad and stand next to my grandson. He'll show you what being a soldier is really about.
And....... If you really want to play soldier, go to Baghdad and stand next to my grandson. He'll show you what being a soldier is really about.
Declaration Day
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ReadyandVigilant,
Thank you for your opinion.
There may be laws prohibiting the impersonation of soldiers, but there are no laws regulating the wearing of camo. We don't wear any military insignias, nor do we use any of the camo currently employed by the US military.
There's a good reason why we use camo, and it's for the same reason the military does: it works!
Though all of our instructors are combat veterans, military-style training is only one of the things we do. We also have a doctor and a Detroit EMT who teach medical classes. We test all kinds of gear- military and otherwise, under extreme conditions to see how well it works in case we ever REALLY need it. We keep our vehicles and homes stocked with non-perishable food, water and medical supplies, so that we can be self-sufficient and even help our neighbors, in the event of a disaster. (We did that during the blackout of '04).
I'm not sure why you decided to sign up here and criticize something that you have no first-hand knowledge of. Why not take the high road and see for yourself?
http://www.michiganmilitia.com/militia_field_day_2007.htm
Each year we host this event, purely for fun and to offer the public an opportunity to see that we're not what the media told you we are. Come on out, eat, enter some shooting contests, shoot several firearms you've never shot before, and be sure to get in line for the .50 cal!
Thank you for your opinion.
ReadyAndVigilant said:
There may be laws prohibiting the impersonation of soldiers, but there are no laws regulating the wearing of camo. We don't wear any military insignias, nor do we use any of the camo currently employed by the US military.
There's a good reason why we use camo, and it's for the same reason the military does: it works!
Though all of our instructors are combat veterans, military-style training is only one of the things we do. We also have a doctor and a Detroit EMT who teach medical classes. We test all kinds of gear- military and otherwise, under extreme conditions to see how well it works in case we ever REALLY need it. We keep our vehicles and homes stocked with non-perishable food, water and medical supplies, so that we can be self-sufficient and even help our neighbors, in the event of a disaster. (We did that during the blackout of '04).
I'm not sure why you decided to sign up here and criticize something that you have no first-hand knowledge of. Why not take the high road and see for yourself?
http://www.michiganmilitia.com/militia_field_day_2007.htm
Each year we host this event, purely for fun and to offer the public an opportunity to see that we're not what the media told you we are. Come on out, eat, enter some shooting contests, shoot several firearms you've never shot before, and be sure to get in line for the .50 cal!
Declaration Day
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qajaq59 said:
I bet we could learn a lot from him, but again, we aren't pretending or claiming to be soldiers, so please drop the hostility.
Next time you speak to your grandson, tell him I said thank you. If he needs a care package or anything, drop me an email at [email protected] and the SMVM will be happy to put something together for him.
Molon Labe
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Declaration Day:
There's a tremendous amount of ignorance about who we are and what we do. Sadly, many of the ignorant are gun owners. Instead of learning the truth, they choose to vilify the militia based on lies and deceit. Gun owners who do this remind me of Sarah Brady, as this is the same tactic she uses to vilify all gun owners.
There's a tremendous amount of ignorance about who we are and what we do. Sadly, many of the ignorant are gun owners. Instead of learning the truth, they choose to vilify the militia based on lies and deceit. Gun owners who do this remind me of Sarah Brady, as this is the same tactic she uses to vilify all gun owners.
Declaration Day
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Molon Labe, I couldn't have said it better.
Are you coming to Militia Field Day this year?
Are you coming to Militia Field Day this year?
I have always been one of those who have thought of militias and extremist, supremisist and conspiracy theorist. This opinion has been based on media perception as I have absolutly no personal expirience. Its cool to see I may have been wrong. I saw a couple of the websites posted in this thread say they are open to all races and religions. How many of the groups represented in this thread have minority members and about what are the percentages ?
Molon Labe
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April 14th? Damn.
I went to an Appleseed Shoot last weekend, and militia training is at the end of the month. So I've used up my allotted number of "Saturdays away from home" for this month. At least according to my wife.
Declaration Day
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Bring her with you! It's a family-friendly event.
Molon Labe
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It's interesting, as the exact same situation exists with gun owners. The media has vilified gun owners, and has painted them all as dangerous and deranged. The truth is the opposite, of course. In the same way, the media has painted all militia members as "racist conspiracy theorists bent on overthrowing the government." This is completely false.
As with most militia groups, our group is open to anyone regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, etc. Our group happens to be comprised of white males, but this is not by design... I wish women and minorities would join our group.
toemag
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I'm not a member of a Militia, but I served my country as a soldier, spent 10 years as a member of an armored regiment (UK).
As I now live in Germany there are a lot of legal aspect's to being in such an organization over here. If I had gone back to the UK after my service ended I would have joined the TA which is the same same as your National Guard.
I like the minuteman concept and the way that the Michigan Militia is now heading, keep up the great work.
As I now live in Germany there are a lot of legal aspect's to being in such an organization over here. If I had gone back to the UK after my service ended I would have joined the TA which is the same same as your National Guard.
I like the minuteman concept and the way that the Michigan Militia is now heading, keep up the great work.
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Don Lu said:
Don Lu, thank you for being a a gentleman and keeping an open mind. Currently, our group is mostly white. I am mixed, being both caucasian and Filipino. We have a young Canadian man, of Chinese descent, who attends our meetings and trainings when he can make it over the border with his gear!
We have had black and middle-eastern people attend our public meetings before, but I don't recall any of them coming out to training. Unfortunately, because of the common perception that militia=white supremacist, it seems that minorities are leery about showing up. I wish more would, because the safety and security of our communities and our nation is everybody's responsibility.
Regarding religion, most of our members are Christian. Many are atheist or agnostic. Except for voluntary participation in a brief prayer at the beginning of our public meetings, religion plays no role in our operations, mission, tasks, or motivations.
Keep in mind, Don Lu, that there are many so-called militia groups out there with racial or religious leanings. There are others who are comprised of angry, nut-job conspiracy theorists, who do little more than wear camo, drink beer and bitch about the government. I do not speak for them.
WWW.MICHIGANMILITIA.COM
WeThePeople
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Thank you for this thread. I have always thought that militiamen (not active duty, reserve, or national guard) were all complete nut jobs. It appears that I was wrong.
My misperception was simply because I have never heard anything good about them. Its not just the media that portrays militiamen in that way. I have seen members of militias at various gun shows and shoots and the ones that I have encountered are clearly racists and anti-government (and a little nuts in my opinion).
I am happy to learn that there are militias out there that are basically just out to help their neighbors when the organized military is unavailable.
My misperception was simply because I have never heard anything good about them. Its not just the media that portrays militiamen in that way. I have seen members of militias at various gun shows and shoots and the ones that I have encountered are clearly racists and anti-government (and a little nuts in my opinion).
I am happy to learn that there are militias out there that are basically just out to help their neighbors when the organized military is unavailable.
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