Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir recently decided to ease up the requirements for qualifying to get a gun license. In affected areas people went out in droves to apply for licenses under the new rules to improve their persnal sense of security. Bet Shemesh residents were left out of the party as Bet Shemesh was not deemed to be in any sort of danger zone and was therefore not included in any of the new guidelines - Bet Shemesh residents could still not get a gun license unless they qualified under the old rules (ie someone who served in the armed forces, having a job that required it or warranted it, etc)