Hawaii Firearms Coalition

For those that were looking for shirts, you can now get them on the web store. We have sizes upto to 3x available in a selection of colors.

Www.hificoshop.com

Let's try this again,

NEW MEMBERSHIP WEBSITE AND ORGANISATION SYSTEM: https://hifico.org/membership/

So, HIFICO has been built from the ground up over the last 2 years, we've had a lot of ups and also some downs.
One of those downs is the poor organization and administration on our membership program. Our system has had to be rebuilt a few times over the last two years, mainly due to anti-gun hosting/stores shutting us down or inflicting delays.

BUT, some of it is due to the amount of time that's been needed to administer the membership. It was taking many hours to run and we fell behind, as such, we failed some of you in our commitments. All of your directors are volunteers, and between work, self-employment, and family time, there is not enough hours in the day.

Over the last few weeks, we have redesigned the system using a new company and a new program. This allows us to do automatic renewals for members as well as offers us a better tracking system.

We have also streamlined the membership options and instead of including a t-shirt, we now include a morale patch. As your membership renews, you will get a new patch each year. That patch is only available to people that have had constant membership.

Because people still want t-shirts we have lowered the cost of them in our store, doing this allows us to offer more colors and styles. People that have outstanding membership orders on the old system will receive coupon codes to receive their t-shirts over the next few weeks.

If you need to renew your membership or want to support us as we support you, you can do so by visiting: www.hifico.org/membership ... See more

A few weeks back we told you the story of Alanoa Nickel And how he was being denied the right to bear arms. Honolulu police department and the state of Hawaii denied him his rights based purely on his status as a US national.

Hawaii Firearms Coalition via their attorney Alan Beck helped filed a lawsuit to stop the enforcement of this clearly unconstitutional law.

Today that lawsuit was settled, the state of Hawaii can no longer deny people the right to Bear arms, based purely on the fact they are US national.

See the order below.

STIPULATION AND ORDER
On July 27, 2020, Plaintiff Alanoa Nickel filed a complaint alleging that he is a resident of the State of Hawaii and wants to apply for a permit to acquire a firearm. He further alleges that he meets all of the eligibility requirements under Hawaii law except for the United States citizenship requirement in Hawaii Revised Statutes
§ 134-2(d). Nickel was born in American Samoa and is a U.S. national but not a U.S. citizen. The complaint points to this Court’s ruling in Fotoudis v. City & County of Honolulu, 54 F. Supp. 3d 1136 (D. Haw. 2014), whereby § 134-2(d) was permanently enjoined as applied to permanent resident aliens, with the Court concluding:
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Case 1:20-cv-00330-JMS-RT Document 22 Filed 08/10/20 Page 3 of 4 PageID #: 79
Defendants and/or their officers, agents, servants, employees, and all persons in active concert or participation with them who receive actual notice of this injunction, are enjoined from precluding lawful permanent resident aliens residing in the State of Hawaii from applying for a permit to acquire firearms as set forth in HRS § 134-2(d).
Id. at 1145.
The parties agree that the permanent injunction and ruling in Fotoudis should
be extended so as to apply equally in this case.
Therefore, it is stipulated that HRS § 134-2(d)’s citizenship requirement be
permanently enjoined as it applies to non-citizen United States nationals. ... See more

You can still register and vote on the same day statewide. Please spend the 15 minutes it takes to vote for candidates supporting the 2nd Amendment. If you still have your ballot, take it to the drop off location

Voter service centers and ballot drop off
https://elections.hawaii.gov/voter-service-centers-and-places-of-deposit/ ... See more

Over the last several years, there has been some confusion over to the legality of magazines that have a capacity of more than ten rounds in the state of Hawaii. We hope to clear up this confusion.

In the 2020 legislative session, Hawaii's legislators attempted to amend the law to bn ALL magazines that hold more than ten rounds. In doing so, it demonstrated the current legality of rifle magazines in the state.

HRS 134-8 reads;
"(c) The manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds, which are designed for or capable of use with a pistol, is prohibited. This subsection shall not apply to magazines originally designed to accept more than ten rounds of ammunition, which have been modified to accept no more than ten rounds and which are not capable of being readily restored to a capacity of more than ten rounds."

Many retailers mistaken take this to mean that ALL magazines, including those commonly used in AR and AK pattern rifles, are prohibited because those firearms are also mad in a pistol variety. This would be correct if Hawaii did no define these firearms as assault pistols.

HRS 134-1 reads;
" "Assault pistol" means a semiautomatic pistol that accepts a detachable magazine and has two or more of the following characteristics:
(1) An ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip;
(2) A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward hand grip, or silencer;
(3) A shroud that is attached to or partially or completely encircles the barrel and permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the second hand without being burned;
(4) A manufactured weight of fifty ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded;
(5) A centerfire pistol with an overall length of twelve inches or more; or
(6) It is a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm;"

As such AR, AK and other magazines that would fit these firearms are not pistol magazine but instead would be better defined as "Assult pistol" magazines. These magazines are not prohibited and are completely legal in the state.

If this were not the case, Hawaii would not need to amend its laws as ALL magazines would be prohibited as all firearms can be made into a pistol variety. Luckily for us, HB1902 did not pass this legislative session, so our magazines are safe for at least another year. We expect them to come for them again hard next year, depending on what happens with Duncan v Becerra.

If you come across a local or online retailer who is still not selling these legally allowed magazines to people in Hawaii, Please share this post with the. They are welcome to contact us at info@hifico.org if they have any questions.

Sources:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0134/HRS_0134-0001.htm
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0134/HRS_0134-0008.htm
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1902 ... See more

From KITV4,
"Man violates restraining order, assaults woman with baseball bat in Kalihi.

He was also arrested for prior Assault in the second degree, Terroristic Threatening, Abuse of Family or Household Members, and TRO violations."

The State of Hawaii and county police departments currently tell people who apply for permits to carry firearms that they don't need one. They send them away and tell them to call the police, get a TRO, and to get a big dog.

Here we have known violent criminals, with multiple arrests and TRO's ignoring them to commit more violent acts. TRO's don't work. Honolulu police department openly says that their response times to priority one calls (Emergency calls) is more than 7 minutes. That's 7 minutes these victims are on their own and that IF they can get that emergency call out.

We understand that each situation is different, and a firearm is not the tool for every situation, but 49 states allow some form of carrying a firearm for self-defense outside of the home. Hawaii, however, hs spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to make sure you cant.

This could all change in September when Young Vs. Hawaii is heard before the 9th circuit court of appeals. This lawsuit filed by a Big island resident would overturn Hawaiis may issue law and make Hawaii a MUST issue state. The decision from the court is expected to be given in early 2021.

Until then, everyone needs to do what they need to, to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Don't go stupid places at stupid times with stupid people, situational awareness, avoidance, and de-escalation are all valid techniques for avoiding situations that can end in violence.

https://www.kitv.com/story/42446173/man-violates-restraining-order-assaults-woman-with-baseball-bat-in-kalihi

ANR ... See more

Earthquakes are hard to predict. The island of Hawaii experiences them on a nearly daily basis. Just this morning, they experienced a 4.4 magnitude earthquake.

These earthquakes have the potential to affect the entire island chain. It wasn't too long ago that an earthquake disputed power on Oahu for days on end.

Here are our three earthquake preparedness tips.

1 - Know whats solid in your home.
The advice used to be to stand in a doorway, that's no longer the case. Find a solid piece of furniture to get under, often kitchen tables and bed frames are made of solid wood.
Make sure there is enough space for yourself and your family members.

2 - Know how to shut off your water, gas, and electricity.
Should an earthquake occur, that causes damage yo your home or surrounding buildings, immediately shut off your gas, water, and water to prevent fires, flooding, or explosions. Electricity should be shut off if there are any loose wires and or circuits tripped or around your home. This also prevents damage to electrical items should there be a power surge.

3 - Have a radio that works.
Many people own radios but don't keep the battery in them because they are only for "emergencies." Having immediate aces to a radio allows you to assess how widespread damage is and also allows you to hear emergency announcements. Tsunami sirens are great but can malfunction. In any natural disaster, access to radio is a must. Many Handheld walkie talkie style radios have an AM/FM receiver and allow you to listen to radio stations as well as communicate with others if needed.

Let us know in the comments how you prepare for earthquakes. Especially if you live in the Tsunami zone. ... See more

ITS LAWSUIT TIME.

A few weeks back a gentleman by the name of Alanoa Nickel reached out to us because he wanted to purchase a firearm and ws being denied that right by HPD.

Mr. Nickel was born in America Samoa, and this makes him a U.S. National of the United States of America. Hawaii state law currently says that to purchase or own a firearm in the state, you must be a citizen.

On July 15, 2020, Mr. Nickel went to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) to apply for a permit, As soon as the officers working the desk found out he was a national and not a citizen he was swiftly denied the opportunity to apply. They would not even take the time to consider his application.

Mr. Nickel contacted us, and upon hearing his story, put him in contact with Hawaii firearms Coalition Attorney Alan Beck. Alan has previously filed suit for similar matter with regards to non-citizens obtaining arms in the state, jumped to action, and today filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii.

Mr. Nickle would be able to purchase and own firearms in any other state in the country, but Hawaii (even after being sued three times) still refuses to fix the unconstitutional wording of its laws.

This lawsuit should be swiftly won, and Mr. Nickle and other U.S. Nationals in the state will have their rights rightly restored.

Hawaii Firearms Coalition attorney Alan Beck has worked on every successful Second Amendment lawsuit in the state. He is also the attorney working on restoring Hawaii resident's right to bear arms outside of the home in Young Vs Hawaii.

Please show Alan some gratitude by taking the time by; Buying Beck A Beer. You can do so by sending Alan a few bucks on Venmo to the user @Alan-Beck-7 ... See more

What do you need for 2 weeks worth of food?

We always get told to have14 days of food on hand for an emergency, but they never seem to tell you what to get.

In an emergency situation, having food on hand to eat can take away a large part of the stress you may be experiencing. Yes you can live on nothing but beans and rice, but is that going to make you feel like living?

Rice is a staple in many Hawaii homes and is cheap and, when stored properly, can last for years. Rice should be store in air tight containers such as glass or plastic jars or bottles.
For long term storage, you can dry can rice in canning jars in your oven. This will make it last on your shelf for around 5 years. Another way to store it is in my lar bags with oxygen absorbers, this rice is good for as long as 25 years.
Many other foods can be stored in this way, such as oatmeal, beans, and potato flakes. These goods are very filling and make good side dishes.

Having food in your freezer is great as long as you have power, in a hurricane, earthquake or other natural disaster damage to infrastructure can take this away. A generator can wok in the short term, but eventually, you will run out of gas and if supply lines are broken, you ill not be able to get more. Eating frozen and refrigerated food should be done first before moving on to more shelf-stable food such as those that are canned or Jared.

Many types of meat can be preserved by smoking, dehydrating, canning or salting. All of these techniques take practice to master and should be learned before an emergency takes place.

Canned foods are the best for storing in an emergency, most fresh food comes in a canned form. Meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits are all good ideas. You should consider putting to one side; one can per meal per person. fruit for breakfast, soup ith lunch and meat for dinner.

Cans dont take up that much space and can be stored in unused spaces around the home, such as under beds, couches, or in closets.

Although we all love spam and its rumored to last forever, the new pull top cans don't hold up as well, so avoid them. This goes for all other pull-top cans, the ones you need a can opener for will last longer.

Buy foods that you like to eat and rotate them through your kitchen. Having 24 cans of tuna is great, but if you only typically eat 1-2 a year, you won't have fresh ones when you need them.

Have the sweet stuff on hand, candy, cookies and cholate are great comfort foods and will give you a little bit of a pick me up during the day. They are great distractions, especially if the power is out and you have kids.

Commercially available survival foods can be great, but they get boring fast. A three day supply should be kept in case you need to evacuate. These foods are lightweight, calorie-rich, and easy to make.

AVOID MRE's are heavy and bulky. Each meal pack weighs around 1lb and takes up a fair amount of space. compared to dehydrated foods, they are expensive and have a short life span (typically 5 years in Hawaii's climate)

DONT FORGET: cooking dry foods requires water, make sure you have enough on hand for drinking, cooking and sanitation. ... See more