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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Councilman Tom Berg’s resolution urging the City of Honolulu to open a shooting range in Kalaeloa is moving forward. The location for the proposed range is on property that will be turned over to the city from the US Navy, which was previously home to a military shooting range at Naval Air Station Barber’s Point. Following the [...]
Hawaii Defense Foundation presents Clark Neily co-counsel in D.C. v. Heller “Gun Litigation and Judicial Engagement” On November 5th at 5:30 p.m. Clark Neily will be conducting a presentation for the Hawaii Defense Foundation on Gun Litigation and Judicial Engagement. Every day, judges are taking it upon themselves to distort the meaning and spirit of [...]
With the lawsuit against the state of Hawaii’s infringement of 2nd Amendment rights moving forward, the issue of concealed carry is getting some air time in various news outlets around the state, and the usual suspects’ anti-CCW propaganda is being re-hashed. One of the worst propaganda machines is the Violence Policy Center (VPC), a [...]
I am pleased to announce that City Council member Tom Berg is helping to introduce a resolution that will work towards opening a firearms training range on the West Side. This is very important for ALL firearm owners to submit written testimony. Don’t hesitate to act. Send in your testimony now. Form letter can be [...]
Earlier this evening a Honolulu Police Officer sustained fatal injuries at a traffic stop when the officer was struck by another vehicle. Two officers were hit during this motor vehicle collision. Regrettably, an officer who dedicated themselves to protecting and serving passed away on while in route to medical care. The thoughts and prayers from [...]
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