Cal-gunners Militia

[Tincon]

You are probably already in the militia, and as such, subject to both state and federal control.

121. The unorganized militia consists of all persons liable to service in the militia, but not members of the National Guard, the State Military Reserve, or the Naval Militia.

122. The militia of the State consists of all able-bodied male citizens and all other able-bodied males who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, who are between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, and who are residents of the State, and of such other persons as may upon their own application be enlisted or commissioned therein pursuant to the provisions of this division, subject, however, to such exemptions as now exist or may be hereafter created by the laws of the United States or of this State.

123. Whenever the Governor deems it necessary, he or she may order an enrollment to be made by officers designated by the Governor, of all persons liable to service in the militia. The enrollment shall include any information that the Governor may require. Three copies thereof shall be made: one copy shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county in which the enrollment is made, and two copies in the office of the Adjutant General.

124. Enrollment shall be made upon such notice and in such manner as the Governor may direct. Every person required by such notice to enroll who fails or refuses so to do is guilty of a misdemeanor.

128. The unorganized militia may be called for active duty in case of war, rebellion, insurrection, invasion, tumult, riot, breach of the peace, public calamity or catastrophe, or other emergency, or imminent danger thereof, or may be called forth for service under the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whenever it is necessary to call out any portion of the unorganized militia, the Governor may call for and accept as many volunteers as are required for such service, under regulations provided by this division.
129. Every member of the militia who is ordered out, or who volunteers or is drafted under the provisions of this division and who does not appear at the time and place designated by the Governor, or under his authority, within twenty-four hours from such time, and who does not produce a sworn certificate of physical disability from a physician in good standing, is a deserter and shall be dealt with as prescribed in the Articles of War of the United States, or by this division.

-CA Military and Veterans Code

AND

11460 PC, as mentioned, only regulates what would already be a felony criminal conspiracy. It does not stop anyone from forming an otherwise lawful paramilitary group, nor does it in any way "ban" militias.

[RobGR]

Where's his flesh light?

Preppers is a good idea or even survivalists, oriented around hunting, surviving in the wild, outdoors, etc.... Looking at alternative sustainability. Emergency preparedness is also an excellent agenda and something every family should discuss.

You start talking about militias and you're asking for trouble, even though it is not your intention. Imagine you create emergency pamphlets about emergency preparedness and response for a natural disaster and hand it to your neighbors, most of them would think you're a weirdo, even though it should be a priority, but people are sheep and will happily rely on government and then blame government when they don't save them, especially in a Katrina type scenario.

Last thing you need is to take orders from a moron, teach yourself and become proficient in areas you know you lack knowledge in. Start tonite, start with a list. Forget the militia thing, focus on yourself and building your knowledge base.

[Moonshine]

I've already said this about ammo hoarding and I'll say it about militias. People are afraid of the government so they react by hoarding or making a militia. Per Einstein for every action there is an equally opposite reaction. The reaction to ammo hoarding and militias is an arms race with homeland security aka the secret police.

[Tubbie]

It's a lot easier to find a pro 2A sheriff to deputize us all. Boom. Now's it's legal. I'm you huckleberry!

[SonofWWIIDI]

Calguns 2nd amendment enthusiasts club!

[Snafoo]

I've heard about some local militias which you might be interested in joining...

There are the bloods, the crips... All depends on what side of town you live on...

[Snafoo]

I've already said this about ammo hoarding and I'll say it about militias. People are afraid of the government so they react by hoarding or making a militia. Per Einstein for every action there is an equally opposite reaction. The reaction to ammo hoarding and militias is an arms race with homeland security aka the secret police.

I thought that was sir Isaac Newton... I may be wrong...

[Hiknefer]

http://oathkeepers.org/oath/2013/10/01/oath-keepers-is-going-operational-by-forming-special-civilization-preservation-teams/

This could be your best bet. It is not necessary

[omgwtfbbq]

It's NOT a Militia....It's a gun Club!

Sounded like that to me too. However, I would modify it to state that this is what a gun club "should" be. A lot of the time it's a lot of old-know-it-alls shooting single handed with their 1911s and talking about how don't understand kids these days.

If the local rod and gun did the things the OP describes, then I would join in a heartbeat, but frankly, it doesn't.

[The Gleam]

It's NOT a Militia....It's a gun Club!

No; this is California. It's a "Gun Co-op".

Or maybe "Gun Commune".

Possibly "Gun Family".

Or we need something with a catchy acronym, like "Fraternal Underground of People for the Ethical Treatment of Arms" - you know, "FUPETA" .

[motodog57]

FUPETA i love it i would join just so i could get the tshirt and piss off my peta loving friends

[littlejake]

I've already said this about ammo hoarding and I'll say it about militias. People are afraid of the government so they react by hoarding or making a militia. Per Einstein for every action there is an equally opposite reaction. The reaction to ammo hoarding and militias is an arms race with homeland security aka the secret police.

That was Sir Issac Newton. One of his 3 laws of motion.

[RobGR]

I've already said this about ammo hoarding and I'll say it about militias. People are afraid of the government so they react by hoarding or making a militia. Per Einstein for every action there is an equally opposite reaction. The reaction to ammo hoarding and militias is an arms race with homeland security aka the secret police.

Actually, I would venture to assume OP simply wants to congregate with like minded individuals, discuss firearms, learn new techniques, learn strategy, maybe triage, hunting techniques, anything to do with the Way of the Gun. Emergency preparedness and response falls into that criteria as well depending on one's outlook.

I "hoard" ammo because I buy it cheap and stack it deep. The current situation is different though, my primary concern was the possibility of an importation ban or restriction. I would hate to see 5.45x39 become unavailable overnight per executive order.

[RobGR]

Therefore, a gun club is an excellent idea. There are organizations that obviously do this, but what are they in CA? Where's a gun club that talks about or has seminars about earthquake preparedness, how to field strip a Ma Deuce, field triage, etc....? I don't know much about field triage and about stabilizing a patient except "pressure on the wound" or CPR, so learning a few things in case a fellow hunter or shooter is hit would be reasonable and practical.

We could have a Socal chapter and a Norcal chapter. Definitely need a film night though, every friday, with a potluck.

[CrazyCobraManTim]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=827315

And Damn you Taper....that picture..... shudder....

If you want to join ones not reporting to the Governor - contact any of those links. Those wanting to do it legally, check my posts with the links to CA.GOV.