+1
So I guess that means I am good to go! LOL
Something tells me that wouldn't go over well regardless of the wording they use on the sign
I have more than once corrected a group of Seattle PD officers who used that term unthinkingly when they approached me about OC. I pointed out very matter of fact-like that the only non-civilian among us was me.
They never do take that well, but they also don't argue any further.
I usually get a terse reply of "you know what I mean!"
Sadly, the definition of "civilian" has shifted as of late, and most dictionaries now exclude law enforcement and sometimes even firefighters from the definition.
My understanding has always been that if you're NOT subject to the articles of the UCMJ, you’re a civilian.
Anyway, you do have to go back into a secured portion of the building when your number is called to turn in your paperwork and pay your fees. Mostly, I don’t think they want a bunch of "unknown" guns wandering around the building, not that a sign would stop a real threat, since they don't screen people coming into the building or going into "secured" areas.
