Ahh..don't panic..I understand that.  Yet, the law is on the books and may be enforced if it is determined necessary even if  not in the opinion of others.

I grew up in a nuclear city, the really first one anywhere.  On some roads were signs telling there is no public access and stay out.  I did stay out.   Today, some of those roads are open but others are still very closed to unbadged and security cleared employees.   The need for that I  do understand.    When near these places, I don't shoot pictures even from a distance.  For one, the scene is not particularily photogenic and for two, I don't want some security guard deciding he has a right to take my camera when he likely does not...even if digital on a removable flash memory.

I have wondered who gets the satisfaction from an essentially unenforced regulation being law in the first place.

BTW, Bruce, great story of the "unused" military base.

Fred, thanks for mentioning the Snapshop Gallery in your sig..I did not know it was there.  That is a place to put my sneaky quick photos.