The rise of so-called militia organizations has come despite laws in 41 states that bar or regulate armed paramilitary groups.

New regiments were added as the militia organization developed.

The existing militia organizations were to be retained as a source of manpower and a last-ditch defense network.

It also outlawed or prohibited other militia organizations except those authorized by the Guard's district commanders.

Wentworth was ironically responsible for significant improvements to the provincial militia organization.

The town has a traditional security and militia organization, the Asafo companies, that has been in existence for many years.

This company was one of the oldest militia organizations in the State.

His motive was unclear, though one neighbor said the man had spoken of various right-wing militia organizations.

In 1793, he was a captain in a local militia organization of his district.

He was commissioned to prepare a draft of militia organization.