Published 12/05/2023 3:50:00 p.m.

Bodega workers form ‘secret society’ to secure legal firearms across NYC

Bodega owners in New York City are obtaining gun licenses to protect themselves and their businesses amid a surge in violent crime.
The United Bodegas of America and the Bodega and Small Business Group have assisted at least 230 store owners in applying for gun licenses in the past year.
The National Supermarket Association reports that a quarter of its members in New York City are armed, compared to 10% before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New York Post

NYC bodega owners, grocers arming themselves with guns amid violent thefts plaguing Big Apple

Hundreds of Big Apple supermarket and bodega owners are applying for firearm licenses as the epidemic of violent shoplifters plagues their industry.

12/02/2023 1:01:28 p.m.·New York, United States

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CBS News

United Bodegas of America announces initiative to arm workers in NYC shops

The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.

12/04/2023 4:55:00 a.m.

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News12

Bodega owners across New York City to receive special firearm training for self-protection

The United Bodegas of America announced they have formed a “secret society” tasked with training the shop owners and then helping them apply for licenses to carry.

12/05/2023 3:50:00 p.m.

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abc 7 NY

Secret society helping bodega owners get legal guns for protection

A secret society is now helping bodega owners get legal guns to protect themselves.

12/03/2023 11:13:37 p.m.·New York, United States

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The Daily Wire

Hundreds Of NYC Bodega Workers Applying For Gun Permits Amid Violent Thefts

12/05/2023 3:50:00 p.m.·Nashville, United States

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The Blaze

Hundreds of NYC bodega workers are now concealed carriers through 'secret society of gun owners'

Hundreds of New York City bodega workers have become concealed carriers — and they've done so through a "secret society of gun owners," WNYW-TV reported.What are the details?The United Bodegas of America on Sunday said the group formed a "secret society" for bodega workers and owners across New York City to legally obtain concealed carry licenses, the station said, adding that the UBA initiated things after the pandemic."Anyone that's out there …

12/06/2023 5:01:15 p.m.·United States

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