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tbutlah t1_irkkllq wrote

What you’re saying echoes what a lot of people have been feeling. Glad that at least the issue is getting a lot of attention now.

There’s a lot of debate around the long term solution, whether that’s a more effective police force or more services for the mentally ill (or both).

Short term, I only see two solutions. Either move to a safer area, or be fully capable of defending yourself.

Regarding the former, if you can afford to move back, I can confirm Battery Park is still safe and quiet.

For the latter, this is always a controversial take on /r/nyc, but the only way to effectively defend yourself is to get a concealed carry permit and become proficient with a firearm.

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PsychopathStealth t1_irkqbx1 wrote

CCW is a 2-3 year wait list in NYC.

Only criminals and untrained cops are allowed to carry in NYC.

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NadzInTheCity OP t1_irkvb04 wrote

I adore Battery Park and would love to move back there when i’m a little older. I watch my friends son down there once a week and it will forever be my favorite neighborhood/home.

Right now, and especially in this market, it’s not really an option for me to move back there. I really really love the building and apartment i’m in - there’s only 20 apartments in the building, I know everyone, my dogs babysitter lives in the building, and my super (the best person in the world who makes me feel so safe) lives on my floor. Plus, my monthly rent is crazy cheap for a 1br with tons of light, and I wouldn’t be able to find anything downtown (or maybe in manhattan) for the price i’m paying. I will definitely move back to BPC one day, though.

I’m fairly well trained with firearms but the process is incredibly long to get a concealed permit and i’m not 100% comfortable carrying a piece around and being responsible for life altering decisions that have to be made in a split second.

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