re: #54 William Barnett-Lewis

In addition, the Milita Acts of 1792 required all free adult male citizens to buy a musket or “firelock” (rifle) with bayonet in the standardized caliber of .69”, or 18 gauge, provide at least 24 cartridges of ball and powder as well as flints and all the other sundries needed for militia service out of pocket. They were also required to attend drill twice a year. Militia officers were also required to buy, at their own expense, a sword.

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What is different, legally, about this mandate (and an expensive one too) on every adult male and the insurance mandate now? I certainly don’t see any.

Were there any provisions for if a free adult male couldn’t afford the necessary gun and ammo?