To these idiots taking the poll who think that having armed guards at the gas station make them feel less safe? Then get your gas and toiletries somewhere ELSE! Fucking MORONS!
Go into a back alley and get your gas and toiletries where there is no light from bums on the street, if you feel more safe without being surrounded by guns. See how safe you feel. Idiots.
Back in the 1970s/1980s when there was high crime in NYC — multiple gas stations had armed guards (as did banks). Many of the gas station guards carried long guns and were off-duty cops. These gas stations were preferred locations to get gas because you knew you wouldn’t get robbed there.