The NYFA and PSP jointly hosted a "Community Safety and Self-Protection Seminar".

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the New York Firearms Association (NYFA) and the Public Safety Patrol (PSP) jointly hosted a workshop in Flushing, Queens, on the theme of "Community Safety and Self-Protection." The event focused on several practical topics, including basic New York State law, the boundaries between justifiable self-defense and excessive self-defense, de-escalation techniques and crisis communication, effective interaction with law enforcement, and preventative and safety measures that can be taken in daily life.

(Community residents listening to the speech)

The event began with remarks from John Lin, Honorary President of NYFA. He introduced the association's mission and objectives within the community, emphasizing NYFA's six core principles:

1: Protect constitutional rights

2: Promote gun safety training

3: Cultivating public safety awareness

4: Promote community participation and cooperation

5: Promote the construction of legislative advocacy

6: Call for opposition to gun violence

(Chairman Lin explained the founding purpose and six major goals of NYFA to the guests present.)

He emphasized that the NYFA has long been committed to raising public awareness of the law and their ability to protect themselves, and hopes to promote positive cooperation between the community and law enforcement agencies through education and training, so as to make community safety awareness more widespread and practical.

Following this, NYFA speaker Jeffery Liu, drawing on his years of experience in the New York City Police Department, provided an in-depth explanation of the police's daily enforcement procedures, recent legal changes in New York State, and the legal basis for police decisions in public safety incidents. He shared many "practical details" rarely seen in the news , including: police considerations during enforcement, whether citizens can report incidents to precincts outside their residence, the potential for accumulated OATH tickets to escalate into criminal cases, police procedures for handling domestic violence cases, and typical cases of excessive self-defense.

(Officer Liu explains the actual operation and decision-making process of police enforcement to community residents)

During the interactive session, many residents shared their personal experiences: some described the confusion and challenges they faced while reporting incidents, while a female resident reported being stalked and harassed by strangers and asked how to properly report incidents and protect herself; others mentioned the excessively long waiting times for police to arrive after car accidents. Officer Liu provided detailed responses and explanations to each question, helping residents understand the actual police procedures and response principles, and offering specific suggestions to help them remain calm and handle emergencies more effectively.

Next, NYFA consultant Justin Xie analyzed the relevant laws and policies of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), explained the handling process and precautions for vehicle collision accidents, and introduced the practical application of vehicle cameras in police investigations and insurance claims, helping residents to better understand their legal responsibilities and rights protections related to the DMV in their daily lives.

(Officer Xie patiently answered residents' questions about traffic collisions and driving safety.)

At the end of the event, PSP Vice President Lee Kai-kei expressed his special thanks to NYFA for its professional sharing and to all residents for their active participation. He stated that this kind of cross-group collaboration is an important way to strengthen community safety. By combining the strengths of the public sector and NGOs, more people can learn how to respond "before things happen," thereby reducing risks and preventing harm.

NYFA and PSP stated that they will continue to collaborate on more similar events in the future, using education, cooperation, and prevention to continuously improve the legal awareness and safety literacy of community residents, making our community more mature, safer, and more cohesive.

（NYFA and PSP members pose for a group photo, showcasing the unity of civic power and public consciousness.）