As an LEO/SWAT Operator, I can tell you that this is absolutely correct. I have a lot of real-world operational experience in shooting and using firearms. I am well-versed in my state laws concerning firearms (i.e. barrel lengths on rifles/shotguns, when a pistol may/may not be carried, etc.) but I know very little about the Federal firearms laws. In my experience, there's a lot of self-proclaimed gurus in the law-enforcement world who really don't know what they are talking about. I hate it when I hear my fellow LEO's giving citizens information on firearms that I know for a fact to be flat wrong. I do my best to correct misconceptions where I can; both with citizens and fellow Officers. When it comes to firearms in general, the sad truth of the matter is that the average patrol officer knows very little about even the basic use of firearms much less the realities of the Federal laws. Luckily, I have not relied only on my basic training in the Academy for my firearms skills. I readily admit my ignorance when it comes to Federal firearms laws and I am looking to remedy this problem. So far, you guys here at AR15.com have been a great help in in my continuing education. Hopefully, I can become a member of a rare third group of LEO's: Those who can both shoot competently and who can quote the Federal firearms laws chapter and verse.