Who belongs to the (unorganized) militia?
A. According to the common law and the Constitution, the unorganized militia of the state shall include all able bodied citizens and residents more than 17 years of age and not more than 65 and other persons upon their own application. Active members of our armed forces and National Guard are part of the organized militia and are not counted as part of the unorganized militia until they are discharged from federal duty. Excluded from militia duty are certain public officials (politicians), the mentally disabled, and criminals (some people fit all three).
