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TWIN FALLS • An Idaho militia is searching for recruits in Twin Falls, asking for help to create a unit to defend the Idaho and U.S. Constitutions from “foreign and domestic enemies.”

The Idaho Light Foot Militia sent an email blast to 36 potential Twin Falls members Wednesday. As of Thursday, however, no one had responded, said Craig Campbell, a member of Ada County’s Light Foot Militia.

“There’s nobody in Twin Falls right now,” he said, declining to comment further.

The militia is most active in north Idaho. It has 11 active units throughout the state and 13 “interested” units, according to a map attached to the email sent to potential members.

“In time of peace, we train and assist our community in any way that may better us all. One of our primary goals is to work and train to be an asset and not an issue for the Sheriff’s Office,” its mission statement reads.

The Light Foot Militia requires members to be at least 16, a legal citizen, participate in training and attend monthly meetings. It also urges members to acquire at least 2,000 rounds of ammunition, six magazines per rifle, a cleaning kit and spare parts.