Does PA have a militia?

[Philadelphia]

Originally Posted by gprimr1

I was wondering if PA has an organized militia or anything similar to the Arizona Rangers.

If they don't, they should

PA does not have a state sanctioned state defense force (SDF). State law does permit organizing such a force but it must be activated by the Governor.

There is an unrecognized group that is working toward getting the PA SDF reactivated. I seriously doubt anything will come of it. The "usual" path is for the governor of a state to form such a force which then recruits members. Having an existing group that wants to be recognized doesn't really get anywhere.

Nearby states do have active SDFs. New York has one of the best and I believe Maryland has one also. At present, my understanding is that California has the only SDF authorized to carry weapons and they have a small group of highly trained experts who provide training to CA Army National Guard troops.

If you want to serve the community, the state and your Nation, I'd recommend PA Army National Guard or if you don't qualify due to age or medical, a nearby SDF. Just be aware that if your motivation is not service but just to, for example, qualify with and carry guns, you may be sorely disappointed. Military service is just that: service. If that's your motivation, HOOAH! If not, you won't be happy.

[jkp1187]

Is this what you're talking about, Philadelphia?

http://www.pasmr.org/

[Siobhra]

The National Guard is organized and we are an unorganized militia?

I am a Vet. A lot of us here are Vets. We may be MORE organized.


The militia is "all able-bodied males"?
OK time to duck tape the girls down so they don't show. Wheres my fake beard?

[PA Rifleman]

Originally Posted by dman

That's it exactly,we, everyone in this forum,all of our neighbors,the right to organize,regulate,and stand against any threat,domestic or other-wise!!!

Kinda gives me a warm fuzzy feeling all over!!!!!!!!!

VIVA LA REVOLUTION !!!!!!!

PS. Lets hit Burger King first,I'm hungry and that "KING " character creeps me out!!!!!!!

[Philadelphia]

Originally Posted by jkp1187

Is this what you're talking about, Philadelphia?

http://www.pasmr.org/

That's one. There are several others in PA as well.

While I applaud PASMR's apparent motives, I honestly don't see them ever getting anywhere with the state unless they can recruit a large enough group of very heavy hitters in the state assembly as champions of their cause and get the PA governor and TAG on their side. I see that as very unlikely (if not completely impossible from the get go).

[Hawk]

Every time I read a thread about organizing a militia it reminds me of 2 movies.

Band of the Hand - Steven Lang -1986
The Survivors - Robin Wiliams -1983