One of the most common arguments against the issuance of concealed carry permits in Hawaii is the low rate of violent crime on the islands. While it is certainly true that we enjoy a fairly low rate of violent crime, we are far from living in a zero-crime utopia. One need only look at [...]
Over at the Hawaii Defense Foundation, the instructors are preparing to teach another Hawaii Gun Safety class on the weekend of the 22nd of April. These classes are a great opportunity for you to sit down and learn what you should and shot not do with a firearm. During the class they will be covering [...]
If there were any doubts that Christopher Baker’s lawsuit against the Hawaii’s ban on carrying firearms has the gun control lobby worried, they should be thoroughly dispelled now. On the 13th of February, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence filed an amicus brief with Hawaii’s District Court, urging the judge to uphold the ban. [...]
Most of you will be familiar with the dustup that’s forming over Starbucks’ common sense stance on gun control. In case you’re not, Starbucks made big waves with the various gun-grabbing groups for their response to gun owners open-carrying in their coffee shops. The National Gun Victims Action Council and their ilk over at the [...]
One of the most common arguments against the issuance of concealed carry permits in Hawaii is the low rate of violent crime on the islands. While it is certainly true that we enjoy a fairly low rate of violent crime, we are far from living in a zero-crime utopia. One need only look at [...]
Over at the Hawaii Defense Foundation, the instructors are preparing to teach another Hawaii Gun Safety class on the weekend of the 22nd of April. These classes are a great opportunity for you to sit down and learn what you should and shot not do with a firearm. During the class they will be covering [...]
In a recent firearms safety class, the discussion turned to the use of firearms for defense. One of the students asked the question, “So, do you shoot to kill?”, which was a pertinent question, and one that the non-shooting public asks on a regular basis. We have been conditioned by movies and television to [...]
If there were any doubts that Christopher Baker’s lawsuit against the Hawaii’s ban on carrying firearms has the gun control lobby worried, they should be thoroughly dispelled now. On the 13th of February, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence filed an amicus brief with Hawaii’s District Court, urging the judge to uphold the ban. [...]
Most of you will be familiar with the dustup that’s forming over Starbucks’ common sense stance on gun control. In case you’re not, Starbucks made big waves with the various gun-grabbing groups for their response to gun owners open-carrying in their coffee shops. The National Gun Victims Action Council and their ilk over at the [...]
Fellow gun owners, Councilman Berg is at it again, and needs our help. In response to the $15 per hour fee now being charged at Koko Head Shooting Complex, he has introduced two new bills, Bills 1 and 60. These two bills will be heard by the council on the 25th of January, so as [...]
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING ROOM TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012 10:30 A.M.SPEAKER REGISTRATION: Persons wishing to testify are requested to register by 10:30 a.m. as follows: a. On-Line at http://www1.honolulu.gov/council/attnspkpca.htm b. By faxing to 768-3827 your name, phone number and [...]
Many, many gains. The one limit is the the bar to granting relief from disabilities is still in there, with its exemption for corporations convicted of felonies! Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Programs for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Conference Report to accompany H.R. [...]
Review by Don Davis Recently, I ran across an FPK (Dragunov-style) Sniper Rifle, 7.62x54R by Tennessee Guns International at a gun show in Florida. These are built using new US manufactured Nodak Spud PSL/FPK square-backed receiver with riveted, gusseted re-enforcement plate that facilitates a US MADE Ironwood Designsstandard AK-47 butt stock and pistol grip (instead [...]
Crime, violence, and mayhem are not words that you would generally want to associate with the beautiful Island of Oahu. However, what we want is not always the truth. Times are tough (and honestly, probably going to get tougher). People want money, jobs, food, alcohol, and drugs. They just might come to your home to [...]
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