mike: it is true that the militias used the same firearms as the regular army. specifically 69 and 75 caliber smoothbore muskets...but the second amendment don't say nuttin about firearms. is just says arms, which could very well include all types of weapons, including, knives, swords, spears and bows, etc. the wording of the second amendment is precise, so we all know we have the right to keep and bear arms. but what those arms are is left to interpretation, in the context of a well regulated milita...course now we get into what is a well regulated militia? that is not defined anywhere in the constitution that I am aware of.

keep it simple and keep it safe...