Quote Originally Posted by Lemur View Post
Yes, and the rules defining these minimums were called ... regulations. Sorry, man, but calling your re-definition a "stretch" is an insult to elastic.
Frankly, if you substitute "equipped" for "regulated" in the amendment, it makes alot more sense.

How does the uninfringeable right to bear arms help to constitute a well regulated militia? However, if you take it to mean a well equipped militia- the dependent clause makes sense.

It's an interesting thought- but largely irrelevant since it is a dependent clause.