{"id":2076512,"date":"2023-10-23T13:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jewish-americans-are-stocking-up-on-firearms-due-to-safety-fears\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T13:09:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:09:35","slug":"jewish-americans-are-stocking-up-on-firearms-due-to-safety-fears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jewish-americans-are-stocking-up-on-firearms-due-to-safety-fears\/","title":{"rendered":"Jewish Americans hoard guns over safety concerns."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjewish-americans-are-stocking-up-on-firearms-due-to-safety-fears%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2076512&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Jewish Americans Increasingly Purchasing Firearms for Safety Amid Middle East \u200bConflict<\/h2>\n<p>In\u200b the aftermath of the Hamas attack, Jews in the United States are turning to firearms for protection, expressing concerns about their safety during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve definitely \u2064seen a tremendous increase in religious Jewish people, Orthodox people, \u2063purchasing firearms,\u201d \u200dsaid David Kowalsky, owner\u200b of Florida Gun Store in Hollywood, Florida. He added,\u200d \u201cI\u2019ve seen \u2063a surge \u200cin interest in individual training as well as group training.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Local synagogues have reached out to Kowalsky to \u2064conduct\u200d gun training\u200d seminars and shooting sessions, attracting mostly newcomers to firearms.<\/p>\n<h3>Related \u2063Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/in-depth-amid-israel-hamas-war-orthodox-jews-and-muslims-still-side-by-side-in-chicagos-demographic-churn-5514422?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">IN-DEPTH:\u200d Amid \u200cIsrael\u2013Hamas War, Orthodox Jews and Muslims Still Side \u200cby Side \u200din Chicago&#8217;s Demographic Churn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/montreal-police-say-hate-crimes-rising-most-targeting-jews-amid-israel-hamas-war-5514304?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Montreal\u2063 Police Say Hate Crimes\u200c Rising, Most Targeting Jews, Amid Israel-Hamas War<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to Kowalsky, these individuals are mostly mothers and teachers who have \u2064never\u2063 interacted with firearms before. He explained, &#8220;There\u2019s a safety concern. I think people are nervous about what\u2019s going on and what can happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This growing interest in gun\u2062 ownership among Jewish Americans contradicts the\u2062 community&#8217;s historical stance, which has typically viewed gun \u200bownership as taboo. Orthodox rabbi Hank Sheinkopf stated, &#8220;The majority of Jews in the\u200c country historically have been liberal on the left, pro-gun reform, pro-gun \u2064control, opposed to personal gun ownership.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, Sheinkopf\u200c acknowledged that the perception of\u2062 the United States as the \u200d&#8221;one\u200b place in the world\u2063 where \u2062Jews are safe&#8221; is changing. He said,\u200c &#8220;Jews with guns were always \u2063seen as an odd event.\u200b But\u2062 now, the \u200cview is coming to an end.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Anti-Jewish \u200dCrimes<\/h2>\n<p>According to \u2064FBI data, there were over 1,300 anti-Jewish hate\u200d crimes in \u200bthe United States in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Levin, director\u200b of the\u200c Center for the \u200dStudy of Hate and Extremism, noted that anti-Jewish hate crimes tend to increase \u200cduring violent Israeli-Palestinian clashes. For example, in October 2000, hate crimes against Jews in America spiked after violent \u200bprotests occurred in\u2063 Arab villages in Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Recent incidents include \u2064the\u200b spread of\u2062 anti-Jewish propaganda through flyers in California\u2063 and a vandalism case \u200cat a synagogue in Fresno. In Montreal, Canada, police have received reports of \u200d12 anti-Jewish \u2063hate crimes since October 7.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these threats,\u200c Julie Platt, chair\u200d of the Jewish Federations of North America, emphasized the importance of not giving in to\u2063 fear. She stated, &#8220;As long as I hear of \u200bno credible threats, I believe we should live our\u2063 Jewish lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Gun Ownership Among the Religious<\/h2>\n<p>An analysis by Ryan Burge, research director at Faith\u200d Counts, revealed\u200b that Jews have one of the lowest rates of \u200bgun ownership \u2062in the United States. Only 11 percent\u2062 of Jews own firearms,\u2062 placing them third from the bottom among 16 religious categories. In contrast, white evangelicals have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-reinstates-bidens-ghost-gun-restrictions\/\" title=\"Supreme Court upholds Biden's 'Ghost Gun' rules.\">highest gun ownership rate<\/a> at 33\u2063 percent.<\/p>\n<p>David Prince, owner of Eagle Gun Range in Texas,\u2063 reported \u200ca 300 percent increase in \u2062demand following\u2062 the \u200bHamas attack. He shared, \u200b&#8221;The people coming in and\u200d saying they are scared for their lives, because of their religion \u200bthey are \u200dexpecting to \u2063be attacked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to firearms reporter and gun safety instructor Stephen Gutowski, the most sought-after\u2062 gun for home defense among \u2064American Jews after\u200c the October 7th attacks\u2062 is the AR-15.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the\u2063 ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacted the safety concerns of Jewish Americans?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Es has evolved in recent years, with an increase in anti-Semitic incidents and violence. He explained,\u202f&#8221;Unfortunately, \u200banti-Semitism has gotten worse in\u200b certain\u200c places, and it\u2019s moved many Jewish people to say, \u2018I want to \u2062protect myself.\u2019\u201d\u202f<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has further heightened these concerns. The recent clash between Hamas and Israel has sparked a wave of anti-Semitic attacks, not\u200c only in the Middle East but also across the globe. With synagogues and Jewish community\u2063 centers being targeted, Jewish Americans are feeling a direct threat to their safety and are taking measures to protect themselves.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to seeking gun training, some Jewish Americans have also chosen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-a-first-san-francisco-flooded-with-concealed-carry-permit-applications\/\" title=\"In a first, San Francisco Flooded With Concealed Carry Permit Applications\">obtain concealed carry permits<\/a>. This allows them to legally carry a firearm for self-defense in public places.\u200d While these measures may provide a sense of security, there are also potential risks and challenges associated with firearms.<\/p>\n<p>Gun ownership and usage require responsible training, not only to \u2062ensure personal \u200bsafety but also to prevent accidents or misuse. The interest\u2064 in firearms among\u2063 Jewish Americans has prompted organizations and community leaders to\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jewish-americans-are-stocking-up-on-firearms-due-to-safety-fears\/\" title=\"Jewish Americans hoard guns over safety concerns.\">provide training\u200d programs\u200d specifically tailored<\/a> to\u200c this demographic.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d rise in \u200dJewish Americans purchasing\u200b firearms\u2064 is also reflective of a broader trend\u2062 seen among various demographic groups in the United States. The ongoing debate on gun control has created a polarized \u2064atmosphere, with some advocating for stricter regulations while others emphasize the right to bear arms.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u2062 reasons for obtaining firearms\u200c may vary, be it for protection or a belief in the inherent right to self-defense, the issue calls for a careful and\u2063 nuanced approach. It is essential to\u2063 foster open and respectful dialogue, addressing the concerns of all parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the increase in Jewish Americans purchasing firearms for safety \u200cduring the ongoing conflict\u2063 in the Middle East \u2063is a notable shift from the community&#8217;s historical stance on gun ownership. The rising anti-Semitism and threats faced by Jewish Americans have pushed many individuals to seek self-defense options. However, it is crucial to approach this issue with a balanced perspective, emphasizing responsible gun ownership and\u200c the need for \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blumenthal-biden-will-eventually-come-around-on-f-16s-and-atacms-for-ukraine\/\" title=\"Blumenthal predicts Biden's support for F-16s and ATACMS in Ukraine will grow.\">comprehensive training programs<\/a>. Ultimately, the goal should be to ensure the\u2062 safety and security of all individuals while \u2062fostering understanding and tolerance among diverse communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jews in the US are buying more firearms due to safety concerns after the Hamas attack. David Kowalsky, a Jewish gun owner in Florida, confirms a significant rise in Orthodox and religious Jews purchasing guns for protection. 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