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No, I haven't. I'll go have a look at it.

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1 July 12, 2025

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Had nothing to do with gun registration... The "Dick Act of 1902" is more accurately known as the Militia Act of 1903, also sometimes called the "Efficiency in Militia Act of 1903." While it was drafted and debated in 1902 and sponsored by Representative Charles Dick (who later became a Senator), ... View MoreHad nothing to do with gun registration... The "Dick Act of 1902" is more accurately known as the Militia Act of 1903, also sometimes called the "Efficiency in Militia Act of 1903." While it was drafted and debated in 1902 and sponsored by Representative Charles Dick (who later became a Senator), it was formally enacted on January 21, 1903. This legislation was a pivotal moment in the history of the United States military, particularly for the National Guard. Its main purposes and impacts were: * Creation of the Modern National Guard: The Dick Act effectively created what would become the modern National Guard from the existing state militias. It aimed to standardize their organization, armament, and discipline to align with the regular U.S. Army. * Federal Funding and Control: It provided federal funds for the equipment, training, and annual summer encampments of National Guard units. In return, the federal government gained greater control over the Guard, including the power for the President to call them into federal service for up to nine months to repel invasion, suppress rebellion, or enforce federal laws. * Establishment of a Reserve Force: The act aimed to make the National Guard a more reliable and effective reserve force for the regular Army, addressing the shortcomings of previous militia acts. * Superseded Earlier Militia Laws: It repealed the archaic Militia Acts of 1792 and 1795, which had proven insufficient for the nation's defense needs. * Limitations on Deployment: Initially, the Dick Act did not permit federal authorities to order the National Guard to service outside the United States. This limitation was later addressed by amendments, notably the Militia Act of 1908, which removed the nine-month service limit and granted the President authority to set the length of federal service, although the power to deploy them overseas was still debated for some time. * Dual Status (Later Development): Over time, especially with the National Defense Act of 1933, National Guard members gained "dual status," serving as both state militia and a federal reserve force, enabling their deployment overseas. In essence, the Dick Act of 1903 was a foundational piece of legislation that transformed the decentralized state militias into a more standardized, federally-supported, and increasingly integrated component of the overall U.S. military, paving the way for the National Guard as we know it today.

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July 12, 2025 Edited

DseL

False apparently, note final paragraphs. Dick Act of 1902 The Dick Act of 1902, also known as the Efficiency of Militia Bill H.R. 11654, was a significant piece of legislation that aimed to increase the efficiency of the militia and promote rifle practice.... View More

July 12, 2025