Are you a member of a Militia?

[mtbkski]

If you live in the US and are not active military you are in the militia.

Stop with that answer. It is a cop out for this thread.

If you want to use that one then answer this.

Who do you answer to when the SHTF?

Who is in charge?

Where do you report to?

I understand what your saying about all of us being the militia. But if you had to come to "active duty" since you are the militia. Where would you go and what would you do. If your just sitting in your house holding out, your not the militia. Your an armed citizen trying to survive whatever happens. ?

I just think these guys are thinking out of the box. You are too, cause you on this site. Don't close your mind to what someon else thinks is a good idea.

 

[ReadyAndVigilant]

Excellent point. Find out if your state has a legally authorized defense force -- if not, bug the hell out of your elected representatives to create one (the laws are already in place that authorize their existance). Find out who is the local commander... even if you dont join as a member of the "organized militia" it is still go information to have.

SDFs are mostly designed as cadres, to expand with state volunteers (or those called to service by the governor). Any observer will note that most SDFs are very top heavy, that is, they have a very high officer-to-soldier ratio. This is so that capable soldiers with appropriate ranks can supervise and train volunteers who flock after a disaster. Get to know these officers, they would be the ones to report to should the SHTF.

But, if SDF is not for you, check with the county sheriff... some counties have sheriff posses or local LEOs reserves. as stated earlier, even if you dont plan to join, get to know them -- these are the pillars of the community that could use the help if needed.

 

[glen walker]

Good going, Sol Cal Shooter!! I got a good laugh out of that!...

 

[Geronimo45]

Re: TX State Guard

They conduct missions such as crowd control and security at county fairs, disaster relief assistance among others.

I guess you get paid for that part of the job?
Curious if being a member of the TXSG would qualify you for the under-21 CHL business, too... or the serving-military price cut.
What can I say? I'm a cheapskate.

 

[mike101]

Voted yes (without peeking first) 'cause we're all in the militia.

 

[rickomatic]

Oddly enough. As I was copying my birth certificate (Georgia 1951) for my CMP M1 carbine order, I noticed a small box on it I'd never noticed before. Near the bottom was a box (not filled in) that was labled "Militia District". If they didn't fill that in at the hospital, does that mean that I'm not a member?

 

[RPCVYemen]

I would really like to get involved with a Militia and not one that is Federally regulated.

What legal standiing does a "non-Federally regulated militia" have? If it later does become a supremicist group, or a number of of members conspire to commit a crime, do you have any liability?

Mike

 

[obxned]

I'm too old, and so are some of my guns.

 

[HiWayMan]

I am in the unorganized militia of Ohio........according to the Ohio Revised Code.


Just waiting to be organized.

From the Ohio Revised Code:
5923.01 Composition and organization of state militia; definitions; troop limitation.
(A) The Ohio organized militia consist of all citizens of the state who are not permanently handicapped, as handicapped is defined in section 4112.01 of the Revised Code, who are more than seventeen years, and not more than sixty-seven years, of age unless exempted as provided in section 5923.02 of the Revised Code, and who are members of one of the following:
(1) The Ohio national guard;
(2) The Ohio naval militia;
(3) The Ohio military reserve.
(B) The Ohio national guard, including both the Ohio air national guard and the Ohio army national guard, the Ohio naval militia, and the Ohio military reserve are known collectively as the Ohio organized militia.
(C) The Ohio naval militia and the Ohio military reserve are known collectively as the state defense forces.
(D) The unorganized militia consists of those citizens of the state as described in division (A) of this section who are not members of the Ohio organized militia.
(E) No troops shall be maintained in time of peace other than as authorized and prescribed under the "Act of August 10, 1956," 70A Stat. 596, 32 U.S.C.A. 101 to 716. This limitation does not affect the right of the state to the use of its organized militia within its borders in time of peace as prescribed by the laws of this state. This section does not prevent the organization and maintenance of police.

 

[Sharps-shooter]

I am not a member of a militia. I am a member of a family. A family with strong people and lots of guns. A family who can trap, hunt, forage, ride, and shoot straight. A family who teaches their children personal responsibility, civic duty, and self reliance. We are peaceful, productive members of our communities and our society. We work for the prosperity of the group. And if worse comes to worse, we will spear the @$$ of anyone who messes with us.

No ranks or fancy uniforms required.