Is the "well-regulated" argument for gun control inadvertently reinforcing RW talking points?

[jimmy the one]

13. walk like an egyptian

nuc uni: Many gun control advocates treat "regulation" to mean "restricted" whereas those without an prohibitionist agenda would see it as referring to "well-performing."

Here's webster's 1828 dictionary definition of 'regulate'; please point out which definition equates with 'well performing'. Thanks.

REGULATE 1. To adjust by rule, method or established mode; as, to regulate weights and measures; to regulate the assize of bread; to regulate our moral conduct by the laws of God and of society; to regulate our manners by the customary forms.
2. To put in good order; as, to regulate the disordered state of a nation or its finances.
3. To subject to rules or restrictions; as, to regulate trade; to regulate diet.
http://1828.mshaffer.com/d/word/regulate

Since it seems you are using 'perform' as an intransitive verb (the militia performed well), rather than transitive (the militia performed the parade march), I'm not sure you can even apply def #2, which is the best for you obviously - gives at least some basis - but hard to imagine james madison thinking along webster's lines in def #2.

nuc uni: In fact, there is nothing restrictive in the nature of regulation.

webster's 1828 dictionary: REGULATE To subject to rules or restrictions; as, to regulate trade; to regulate diet.
http://1828.mshaffer.com/d/word/regulate

You have to think like an egyptian to understand & argue properly word meanings.
A 225 year old egyptian, dismissing contemporary misconceptions.