There are many Militia units in the USA.

They have their own command staff and unit organization system set up. They have inter-unit training. most militia members are prior military service, current military service, law enforcement, fire-fighter, para-medic, prior LEO, prior fire-fighter, prior para-medic, and civilians.

Most folks that I have meet in the militia aren't the redneck racists that the media makes them out as. Most are hard working folks, no problem with the law, work within and with the law, and lastly all are patriotic. Most militia groups are against the KKK, Neo Nazis, and other Racist/Religious fundamentalist.

Some units are CERT certified and some work with the local and state government during emergencies. Some train with local law enforcment and other agencies.

I see nothing wrong with the militia. I think that they're a important if mus-understood part of society. These are folks that take time and money out of their own lives and train to defend their families, communities, and caountry.

Lastly, it leads to the simple thought that the Japanese had during WWII.

"A rifle behind every blade of grass."

America is a nation of riflemen and it should stay as one.

Wow.....I thought they were illegal. Can I join the militia?

You are part of the militia.

TITLE 10 > Subtitle A > PART I > CHAPTER 13 > § 311
§ 311. Militia: composition and classes

(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.

(b) The classes of the militia are—

(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and

(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.

You right now fall under the unorganized militia. Which is what all of the current militia groups are.

From what I understand, most states allow militia groups as long as they don't break and city, county, state, or federal laws.

Hmm....I'm 18 and deaf. I'll go with the unorganized militia. Don't know if Texas have the militia.