2nd Amendment

The NRA and even the Supreme Court act as if the 2nd Amendment was clear and simple. That’s because they ignore the “militia clause” as if it didn’t exist. But obviously the militia clause by its existence puts some restrictions on the ownership of guns.

What does “militia” even mean in 21st century America? What are the roles and responsibilities of gun owners in the context of militia? Who calls gun owners to form a militia? Are they leaderless vigilantes who empower themselves? Is such a militia a part of the government or a protection against a rogue government? Can members of white supremacist legitimately claim they are functioning as a militia?
What other questions need to be asked?

This is all sticky business. It seems much easier to follow the rabid and rigid NRA line, ignore the terrible toll of gun deaths in America and snuggle comfortably in the pockets of the NRA counting the stacks of money while consciences go up in flames.