Quote Originally Posted by Gregoshi
The premise that people being "alarmed" makes something illegal, is ridiculous. However, we are asked by the government to be "vigilant" against terrorism, so someone toting an assault rifle is going to attract some extra attention. Gun owners should expect this an be prepared to deal with it. Heck, even I have to pause and give thought to what I'm photographing in this post-9/11 world...I could be a terrorist taking photos to scout out security of a government building, you know. Post-9/11 fallout can be a real pain in the butt.
I know what you mean. I'm a rail-fan and the government takes a slightly different view of men standing by train tracks with cameras these days...