[moreira]

For the United States specifically, another good argument for this training to be in place is the importance given to the second amendment, the rationale of which is to have “a well regulated militia”. One would assume that everyone being well trained is part of that.

[mgoetzke]

Isn't the national guard serving that role ? Normal citizens with regular training under well controlled regulations.

[amanaplanacanal]

Perhaps all adults should have that training.