Did it every occur to the statist that perhaps the law should be just 180 opposite.
In a declared emergency, all persons within the borders of the state have the right to carry, concealed or open, firearms or other weapons to help maintain law and order and to protect themselves, their family and property. All restrictions on licensing, type and manner of carry, and places of carry will be suspended for the duration of the emergency and for a reasonable period thereafter.
I think all persons qualified to be in the militia should be required to bear arms.
Militia
1. An army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers.
2. A military force that is not part of a regular army and is subject to call for service in an emergency.
3. The whole body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service.