The discussion over the protection of the USA borders is not just a federal government issue. It is also a state's issue and a people's issue so it is a Militia issue by definition.

The common good and the common defense are both served by the able bodied in each state defending the state from invasion from foreigners that do not use the authorized border crossings to enter into these United States for what ever reason.

Protecting these borders regions is not something the government on the Potomac can really deal with effectively and affordably. Small units of well trained militia members that are self armed, provide their own vehicles, fuel, food, water, and ammunition as well as volunteer of their time are far more cost effective of a solution for border area protection.

The cost savings is obvious. The legal issue is one that should next be addressed. For instance if no member of a militia involved in border protection is even a citizen of that border state then they can not be a legitimate defender. If the members of the border state militia do not own property in the border region then they do not have the legal cover of property rights. The right to defend your property does extend to your immediate area but is centered on your personal property.

Assuming that the militia small unit of the border states are property owners we will proceed with the tactics that can be employed by these units to effectively control the border in their area thus defending their property.

My first article in this series will cover the basics of know your opponents strengths and weaknesses. It should be posted here later today when I return from the gun show.