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The right to bear arms and the right to form a militia are in the same amendment, but are two different clauses.
Since nothing definitive was described as to what kind of arms, it leaves it to the court to make the final interpretation. Congress 'could' add definition but will not.
Same with what constitutes a organized militia.
The courts consider other writing of the founding fathers in consideration as to the intent of the writing. But it leaves a political divide. Both sides can make a argument for different intent.
Congress can supplement and further describe what was not described, but they can not nullify the amendment. But the states can, just 'not congress'.
Some of you are old enough to remember the last time the states proposed a amendment to know what the process is. It's long and slow.
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