Gun ownership in California’s Jewish community has surged as individuals seek self-defense measures amidst ongoing conflict in Israel.
Yossi Eilfort, an NRA instructor and founder of Magen Am USA, trains community members in gun safety and security tactics.
The organization offers extensive classes on self-defense and protection for Jewish institutions, responding to an increased demand for security services. (Trending: Supreme Court Delivers Historic Ruling on AR-15s)
The surge in gun sales is attributed to heightened fear and concerns about safety, with individuals expressing a need for self-protection.
The initiative aims to empower individuals and has received support from the NRA.
“Magen Am’s mission is to train and empower the community to deter and respond to security threats. We’re trying to give everybody the tool to be empowered to protect themselves,” Los Angeles Rabbi Yossi Eilfort stated.
“Magen Am means ‘nation’s shield.’ I like to say we’re like a shield. Were about 30-30-30: Where one-third is hired professionals dealing with institutional security; one-third dealing with community training; and then one-third is working with government law enforcement,” Eilfort said.
“Eilfort said that in 2022, Magen Am had roughly 950 calls from the Jewish community for security services, which exploded to more than 1,200 calls between October and last month,” the report noted.
“Rabbi Yossi and Magen Am have always been at the forefront of empowering and protecting their community, a commitment that took on even greater urgency after the horrific October 7 massacre. They’ve trained thousands of men and women in their community, including many first-time gun owners, while also protecting everything from synagogues to schools,” the NRA’s executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierreLaPierre said.
“As an NRA instructor, Rabbi Yossi embodies the Association’s commitment to self-defense and community safety. We are proud to count him as one of the NRA’s 125,000 dedicated instructors – the unsung heroes who help train Americans to safeguard themselves, their loved ones, and their communities every day,” he added.
The video showcases women who have undergone training and feel more prepared to defend themselves and their families.
“Going in, I felt kind of powerless. I felt kind of scared,” on Jewish woman said.
“And at the end of the session, I feel empowered. I feel stronger, and I feel I can better defend my family and myself.”
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