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Is Hawaii gearing up for its red flag laws and mass protests?

A news article today by Civil Beat reports that the Honolulu police department has spent $580,000 Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle.

“The BearCat, in particular, can be used as a “tactical intervention vehicle with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive capabilities,” according to a 2009 HPD annual report”

It’s highly likely these types of vehicles along with a more militant approach to handing warrants will kick into gear this January.
Hawaii is one of many states that has passed red flag gun laws that allow the police to seize a persons firearms on the mere accusation that they are a danger to them selfs or others .

These accusations would result in a warrant to seize the persons firearms that per the Honolulu Police Department, would be conducted by SSD (SWAT). The person subject to the seizure has no due indication a warrant has been issued, the first time they find out about the warrant is when the police show up to seize their firearms. Hawaiis red flag bill was signed into law in July by Governor Ige and goes into effect January 1st.

Another serious concern is that these vehicles could be deployed at protests under the guise of stoping civil unrest.

“Local law enforcement agencies are being equipped with machines like the BearCat and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, meant for war, said Joshua Wisch, director of ACLU of Hawaii.

Purchases by HPD are a particular concern at a time when the islands are seeing increasing numbers of protests at Mauna Kea and elsewhere. One concern would be that the vehicle would be deployed at protests and could harm people, he said.”

It’s also worth noting that Honolulu police department is spending all this money on militarized police equipment at a time when they vastly understaffed. An article by the Honolulu star advertise recently stated
“If your car was stolen or your home burglarized, chances are police won’t follow up with an investigation, but rather with a letter essentially saying they won’t be following up.”

For the full civil beat article visit. https://www.civilbeat.org/2019/10/honolulu-police-acquire-more-military-style-equipment/ ... See more

Megan

Join Megan Kau's Facebook live session tonight at 7pm. She is a former deputy prosecutor who made incorrect statements on Hawaii's self-defense laws regarding the recent shooting in Ewa. She is taking questions and comments.

HIFICO is closely watching this case as it can affect anyone in Hawaii, whether a gun is used for self-defense or other methods. It's bad enough being a victim of crime and dealing with the stress of having killed someone in self-defense. It's even worse having to defend your actions in criminal and civil court. It's also dangerous when a victim may have to second guess their actions when the crime is taking place.

Be mindful that there is still a lot of missing information regarding what happened during the Ewa shooting incident. However we can say that the shooter is presumed to be innocent unless facts say otherwise.

Self-defense can be a complicated subject so I recommend practicing with your firearm regularly, attending self-defense courses like a Concealed Carry Weapons class, and being well-versed in laws such as HRS 703-304 Use of Force in Self-Protection. https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0703/HRS_0703-0304.htm

Her statements on self-defense and background:
https://www.khon2.com/news/hawaiis-law-on-using-deadly-force/?fbclid=IwAR1HntWZjfVUP2mChLRRGKDpDdXjh5JJbQDA6xNMbN7-ceutyiXsEYddzKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvpHPR9omPU ... See more

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., we are holding a Facebook live question and answer in order to answer all of the questions arising from my comments on this news report. Everyone is invited to write in to ask a question or call me directly during that hour 808-864-8896.

Kainoa Kaku David Kawika Hallums

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Attorney Alan Beck

Going through the motions, to get what we need.

We just filed a status update with the Court in our Freedom of Information Act case against the FBI regarding Hawaii's implementation of Rap back (among other things the program that puts all Hawaii gun owners into a federal database). The next set of documents is due on the 31st of October.

https://www.scribd.com/document/430466932/HFC-FOIA-Rapback-Join-Status-Statement-10-15-2019 ... See more

Attorney Alan Beck

This is a link to Mark Baird's donation page. His open carry case is being entirely funded by small donations by regular people. His lawyer, Amy Bellantoni, lives in New York and has to fly here for hearings and Mark is also paying for an expert. They need every Californian to chip in if this litigation is going to be successful. I have no professional involvement in this matter. I just believe in Mark's cause and want to support him by sharing this link. Please share this page and either keep my text or write some of your own so people know what the linked to page is raising money for.

http://tokeepandbear.com/index.php/donation-to-the-law-suit-2/ ... See more

If you want to understand your rights, you need to look beyond the constitution. Try starting with the Declaration of Independence.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

These 3 rights encompass all rights. ... See more

Man Reports His Pistol Stolen — So Police Take Away All His Guns and License to Carry

https://pluralist.com/connecticut-man-pistol-stolen/49999

A Connecticut man had his gun permit and all of his firearms seized by authorities after he reported his pistol stolen on Monday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,

Armed men invade birthday party, robbing years at gun point.

“Armed-robbery at a birthday party at Waiehu Terrace on Maui Monday night.

The video shows three suspects holding what appears to be a shot gun.

Police report up to twenty people were robbed by suspects who were wearing hoodies, face masks and long pants.”

https://www.kitv.com/story/41137454/caught-on-camera-apparent-armed-robbery-at-birthday-party-on-maui ... See more

At the gun show , stop on by.
Open 10-5pm today and tomorrow.