[andyk]

I like this guy but, just to be perfectly clear: police are “civilians” too

Exactly. That term is downright Orwellian. I prefer citizen.

[Conserev1]

The current influx of gun control advocates to control the type of weapon is not the method needed period.
The way to control weapons is use.
ie: No weapon may be discharged in State for any reason
If Weapon is discharged in State all weapons owned will be surrendered to law officials.
Any person involved in discharge of any weapon will be jailed for 90 to 120 days depending on infraction!