Militia movement: what is it?

The militia movement in the US believes citizens must train in armed militias to defend their constitutional rights. They interpret the Second Amendment as allowing them to fight against the government if it oversteps its limits. Some groups believe in a New World Order conspiracy or are motivated by religion or racism. Not all groups […]

Citizen militia: what is it?

A citizen militia is a group of civilians who defend their homeland in times of need. It differs from a military as it contains untrained soldiers. Citizen militias vary in type and role, with some assisting their national governments and others fighting against them. The term “militia” comes from the Latin miltes. In the US, […]

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