Smith & Wesson sued the state of New Jersey for having an "anti-Second Amendment Agenda"

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@Chipsa

And if it were a power of the states, rather than a right of individuals, why would state constitutions have analogous provisions?

That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the state
-PA declaration of rights 1776

That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and the State
-VT 1777

That the right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned.
-KY 1792

These examples all use collective, plural terms for the rights-holders.