Firewall rules are sticky

[eck]

Firewall rules are sticky. version 26.1.1 (tested with ping)
When i create a rule, it don't matter if it is a rule or a rule [new]
  ip4 any to any
After starting this the rule is applied as expected.
When I turn off the rule
 my ping request still running fine (also in a new session)
I have to reboot the firewall and than the rule is not valid any more.

[meyergru]

See the first note in the docs? A reboot is not neccessary.