Hawaii Firearms Coalition

DAY ONE OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND WE HAVE 6 FIREARMS RELATED BILLS.

Check out the list below.

HB1598 : License to Carry Firearms; Concealed Carry; Open Carry; AG; County Chiefs of Police.

HB1599 : Permits to Obtain Rifles and Shotguns.

HB1600 : Firearms; Lending; Possession; Ownership; Background Checks.

HB1615 : Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated.

HB1640 : Gun Violence; Short Form.

SB2002 : Firearms; Possession Prohibited While Intoxicated.

HIFICO OPPOSES EACH OF THESE BILLS AS WRITTEN.

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Current list of Bills introduced in the 2020 legislative session.

Members of HIFICO took part in the Opening Day festivities at the State Capitol to kick off 2020, for better or for worse. It was the first time at the capitol for Rowdy, Dawn, and Glenn and first time meeting their legislators in person and eating their food. Some gun control bills started popping up so stay tuned.
Come out to our rally on January 30th at the capitol, we need everyone we can get. I know it's tough taking a day off of work, but better to pay a little now vs paying a lot later.

Thanks to Rep Yamane, House district 37 Mililani/Waipio, for his work with the hunting community. ... See more

It has bought to our attention that the flyer for the Hawaii Great Gun show , Hosted by the Hawaii Historic Arms Association (HHAA), was released on their website. http://hawaiihistoricarms.com/2020-gun-show-flyer/

Questions were raised with regards to one particular line on the vendor's information form (2nd page). it reads, "NOTE: SALES OF FIREARMS RECEIVERS AND FRAMES ARE BANNED FROM THE SHOW."

After contacting HHAA for clarification on this decision. We were told that the decision was made by HHAA to not allow the sales due to recent crimes being believed to have occurred with so-called "Ghost Guns" they were worried about public perception and legal ramifications, should it ever arise that an 80% lower purchased at the show be used in a crime. They were also clear to point out that this has nothing to do with the City or the Neil S Bleasdale center.

We (and I'm sure all gun owners) are extremely appreciative of what HHAA do to put on the gun shows each year and understand that sometimes rules have to be made that people might disagree with.

We hope that with a little over two months to go before the gun show, that HHAA will reconsider allowing the sale of these items.

As we've said before the right to manufacture arms for one's own use if in itself the heart of the second amendment. 80% arms are an easy way for legal, law-abiding people to go about doing so and the actions of a criminal element should not stand in their way.

Our friends over at Firearms Unknown upon hearing that 80% lowers might be a little harder for law abiding gun owners in Hawaii to acquire, have given us a coupon code.

You can use the code: HFCfree to get free shipping.

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Where was all of this support for the second amendment when Hawaii, California, New York, and New Jersey (etc.)were passing these same laws ?

If you thought 10-round limits were bad...

So you want to buy a handgun in Hawaii?
Watch this and see how easy it is.

JOIN US JANUARY 30TH 2020

https://hifico.org/rally2020

Today (01/03/2019) Hawaii Firearms Coalition members met with State Representative Gregg Takayama to discuss the upcoming legislative session. Representative Gregg Takayama is the chairperson for the Public Safety, Veterans, & Military Affairs (PSM) Committee, which often hears firearms-related bills.

What they found out is that a magazine ban is coming and we need to stop it now.

Late last month, we heard from Honolulu Police Department Chief Susan Ballard that she was going to ask for a reduced magazine capacity law, and we found out today that the person she has asked to sponsor the bill is Representative Gregg Takayama.

Whilst it was unclear what the actual number will be, Representative Gregg Takayama gave the impression that the starting point would be five rounds. This would not only significantly reduce the number of rounds in rifles, but would also reduce the number of rounds allowed in pistols by 50%.

The common misconception is that reducing the number of rounds allowed in magazines will reduce the number of deaths in mass shootings, but as we have seen in many of the mass shootings in states like California, who already ban them, bad guys ignore the law and obtain them illegally anyway. Magazine bans only serve to benefit criminals. No one wants to reload when they are fighting for their lives. With home invasions becoming more common, and with multiple attackers becoming the norm, every bullet available counts.

Magazine capacity limits are currently being challenged all over the country, with cases before the 9th circuit and appeals filed before the supreme court. Why Hawaii keeps trying to pass laws before these cases are decided is beyond us. Does it make sense for legislators to pass a law knowing that the state is going to have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars defending it in court? Maybe it's hard for them to care when it's taxpayers' money and not theirs.

Hawaii residents that care about their constitutional right to keep and bear arms should give Representative Gregg Takayama a call and let him know that just because the Honolulu Police Department has an idea to submit a bill, it doesn't mean he has to do it.

Rep. Gregg Takayama can be reached at his office: 808-586-6340
He can be e-mailed: reptakayama@Capitol.hawaii.gov
OR you can use our webform at www.hifico.org/mag

When writing legislators, please remember to be factual, accurate, and polite. No one responds well to name-calling from belligerent people. ... See more

Let's not beat around the bush; let's not have any misunderstandings. Those of us that believe in the constitution and the second amendment are already under attack. Slowly over time, the government of the state has eroded our rights under the color of law. They have done it time and time again, and if we don't stand up now, it will be gone forever.

Now is the time to get involved, to stay involved, to have a say, to fight back.

Join Hawaii Firearms Coalition on January 30th, 2020 @ the state capitol building from 8:30am, to have your say.

We will be hosting our rally for the Second Amendment and Public Safety, where WE THE PEOPLE will show them we will no longer be ignored.

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With a New Year comes a new legislative session and this one is going to be tough, so far we have heard proposed legislation to:
Ban assault weapons.
Ban high caliber weapons.
Ban high capacity magazines.
Make background checks for ammo.
Make all permits one time permits (1 per rifle)

This is on top of the resubmission of all last years bills (hotel ban anyone).

So this is the year you have to be involved, you need to write testimony (class/guidelines coming soon). You need to call your representatives. You need to show up at the capital for in person testimony. You need to talk to your friends, family members and colleagues and get them involved as well.

Also take the time now to prepare for the worst, think about what you might do if an assault weapons ban passes or a magazine ban passes. Make a plan and be prepared to follow it.

From your Hawaii Firearms Coalition team.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

And to our faithful legislators
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