United States v. Miller, 307 U.S. 174 (1939)

[yagotme]

37. Problems with some of your comments:

"The firearms they had available were largely inaccurate single shot flintlock muskets or pistols with buckshot or ball which were susceptible to misfire in humid conditions & especially in rain." Which the British also had, the then current "military arm".

"rifling grooves & lands were still works in progress, not modern sophistication." Yes, they were "modern sophistication", as it allowed an individual to make hits much farther downrange than the smooth bore muskets. However, they were more expensive to own (as more modern technology usually is), and slower to load (1 shot to 3-4 of the musket a minute).

"aik: .. That's why they said the people shall have the right, not the militia

You simply corrupt the wording & intent of the 2ndA, as scalia did in heller & mcd." So, what is your definition of "the people" listed in the 2d, as it differs from the definition of that word found in the rest of the 10???

"They even choked then, as when a japanese IJN submarine surfaced neat Fort Stevens Oregon, the unorg'd commander failed to fire his cannon at it, thinking it was the invasion in progress, and he didn't want to reveal his firing position." Seems to be a legitimate plan, thinking a small, lowly sub was seeking out gun positions in prep of a land invasion. Why give away your position attempting to hit a small, submersible target when you might have a crack at assault ships or landing craft, which present a more aggressive and valuable target.