Brooklyn Councilwoman Inna Vernikov (R) is among a surging number of New Yorkers who have acquired a firearm for self-defense.
a Sienna poll showing a 17 percent surge in gun buyers in New York. It noted that Vernikov not only bought a gun but also got her concealed carry permit in order to keep the gun with her for personal protection.
She pointed out, “With anti-semitism, it doesn’t feel safe in the city anymore. You’re always on edge and watching your back.” Vernikov added, “We are short on cops, and recruitments are way down … As much as we need the police, we can’t just rely on the police. Something life-altering can happen in the time it takes for cops to arrive.”that she asked that her synagogue designate her as a volunteer safety guard so she can carry her pistol when she comes.Her concealed carry pistol is a Smith & Wesson 9mm.
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