If you envision yourself acting as any type of Law Enforcement. "Protecting others" You do not need to be carrying a weapon. Pesonal carry of a weapon is to protect yourself.
NY is a MAY ISSUE State. The issuing official needs to have a specific reason for denial in writing. http://www.usacarry.com/new_york_conceal...
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.