New York Constitution
Article XII - Defense
Section 1 - Defense; militia
Universal Citation: NY Const art XII § 1
The defense and protection of the state and of the United States is an obligation of all persons within the state. The legislature shall provide for the discharge of this obligation and for the maintenance and regulation of an organized militia.
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