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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MilitiaMilitia - Wikipedia

    an irregular armed force that enables its leader to exercise military, economic, or political control over a subnational territory within a sovereign state. in Russia and some countries of the former Soviet Union, an official reserve army composed of citizen soldiers known as the militsiya.

  2. 1. a. : a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency. The militia was called to quell the riot. b. : a body of citizens organized for military service. 2. : the whole body of able-bodied male citizens declared by law as being subject to call to military service. 3.

  3. Oct 21, 2020 · What Is a Militia? And Why Is the Word So Controversial These Days? Federal authorities and academics have long described private paramilitary organizations as “militias.” Some critics say the...

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  5. Learn about the origin, evolution, and role of militia in different countries and historical periods. Militia are citizens with limited military training who can be called for emergency service, usually for local defense.

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  6. The militia of the United States, as defined by the U.S. Congress, has changed over time. During colonial America, all able-bodied men of a certain age range were members of the militia, depending on each colony's rule. Individual towns formed local independent militias for their own defense.

  7. Jan 1, 2022 · Citizen Militias in the U.S. Are Moving toward More Violent Extremism. In some members, a longing for “simpler” times is giving rise to deadly activities. By Amy Cooter. Mark Smith. January 2022...

  8. This is a list of active and armed militia organizations in the United States. While the two largest militias are the Oath Keepers and the 3 Percenters , there are numerous smaller groups. [ according to whom?

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