Quote Originally Posted by John56{vg} View Post
You cannot just eliminate part of the amendment.
I agree completely. You also can't change the order of the words in it.

A militia must be well-regulated to ensure the freedom of the state.

The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Same topic, two different statements. It never says that the people should be well-regulated. In case it isn't clear; that's the point I'm trying to make. No regulation of citizen ownership is implied or required in the 2nd Amendment.