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They are, actually. Aside from the National Guard, which has a role as the organised militia of the state (unless called up for federal activation), the states also have their paramilitary-styled police forces, and also have the authority to set up a State Guard Force under the auspices of the unorganised militia. While not all states have State Guard/State Defence forces, they all have the right to, and to arm them if they see fit to do so (even though most states don't).

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