[forkandwait]

Well, the national guard aren't civilians or local, plus they get sent to fight in wars and shit.

I am thinking more like a level below volunteer firepeople, with some regional and national coordination.

[cat199]

state guard. many states have it.

Or form your own. visit your local shooting range for details.

[vkou]

My (outsider's) impression of most private militias is that they often structure around people who are itching to gun down some bad dudes, as opposed to provide humanitarian aid.

Like, ah, these fine gentlemen. [1]

[1] https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/new9wd/the-birth-of-canad...