It appears as though most states doing this type of thing carve out exceptions for ‘retire LE’ and ‘active duty military’.
Many retired military have more experience, not only with a variety of platforms, but with ROE and use of deadly force.
One can only assume the politicians perceive us to be potential irritants in the future, as they work to disarm us. They’re right.
My comments re retired LEO's are made while recognizing they could cross paths on a daily basis with any number of the bad guys they arrested during their careers.
In that sense they most certainly face more potential threats than the rest of us and, practically speaking, have a greater reason to be packing than most us when they step out of the house.