A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Membership in the California State Militia, 2nd Infantry Regiment is open to all citizens regardless of race, sex, religion, or political affiliation.The 2nd Amendment explicitly states that the right of individuals keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, not the right of militias to do so. A US Supreme Court ruling overturning a strict New York law on who can carry concealed weapons will likely lead to a challenge of California gun laws. A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Saved Second Amendment Liberty—Peruta v. The militia will be made up of those over 18 who can legally purchase firearms and volunteer.