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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aeolius" data-source="post: 2952427" data-attributes="member: 2072">I suppose it really is a matter of interpretation.   If a bank guard/security guard/armored car driver was to pat their gun and say "When they let me carry a gun in a court house, they let me park wherever I want", I would probably interpret that as meaning "I have a gun. I can park where I want." Granted, I dislike firearms, so I carry a personal bias.   I do not begrudge you the right to arm yourself; your job carries a high risk factor. I would not have responded negatively to such an employee who explained they are an employee of the city/state/government and, while the handicap-designated sign did not carry such a disclaimer, they were authorized to use the space temporarily and would gladly surrender the space to someone in need. As you pointed out, "delivery guys", i.e. commercial vehicles, are not authorized to park in such spaces.    And you may be right, regarding who is authorized to park in such spots. To me, a bank guard/security guard/armored car driver is still a private employee and is afforded the same parking privileges as a pizza delivery driver or UPS carrier. To be honest, I've never considered my opinion to be in the wrong, here, so I will do my part by researching local laws. Mind you, I have called the police on UPS drivers (only after they made snide remarks) and I have asked security guards move their vehicles.</blockquote>