In San Francisco, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto told reporters this week that he had only received roughly four applications for concealed carry permits over the past decade. But at the moment, his office is processing dozens and he predicts that the number will be “in the hundreds” by the end of the year. The New York Sun spoke to one applicant named Benjamin Zheng, who recently received his permit. His decision was driven by the “alarming” conditions on the block where he lives. Drug dealers are openly doing business near his home and it’s no longer safe to walk the streets in his neighborhood.Read More