An iatrogenic phenomenon considering the faith of many of those politicians including one famous gun-grabbing Senator and the Mayor.
I agree with this statement. Considering that the police do not have the obligation to protect civilians, I admire those willing to protect themselves. Esp. so considering that the politicians have left everyone in NYC helpless against criminals of all kinds, not just terrorists.
As for other arguments against the group and their "civil disobedience," one of the first articles I read about this topic specifically quoted the rabbi in charge as stating that only people with licenses for guns would carry them. No civil disobedience there, just law-abiding folks working within the law to protect themselves the best they can.
That article also mentioned that carrying shotguns in sacks might not be illegal, but carrying them openly would be.
The people behind this plan seem to have done their homework and are attempting to stay within the law. That, IMO, does NOT make them "vigilante" and I wish them the best as they try to stay safe (despite the politicians).