Assault Rifles And Shotguns Would Still Be Allowed In Hawaii Under Amended Bill
Gun rights advocates called it a win, while supporters of tougher measures said it was the best they could do to keep a version of the legislation alive.
More Assault Weapons May Be Banned As Hawaii Seeks To Shore Up Strict Gun Laws
Opponents say the measure goes too far and promise lawsuits if it passes.
Gun Violence Remains A Consistent Problem In Hawaii
The number of deaths involving law enforcement in Hawaii was higher than in 2022.
New Gun Safety Training Rules May Be Hurting Sales. Supporters Say That’s A Good Thing
Firearms instructors must get re-certified under a new law that requires gun applicants to get training on mental health, suicide prevention and domestic violence.
Ewa Politician Says Responsible Gun Owners Will Make Hawaii Safer. Not Everyone Is So Sure
Hawaii has long had some of the lowest rates of gun ownership — and gun violence — in the nation. With thousands more getting licenses to carry, will that change?
Eric Stinton: This Is What It’s Like Training For How To Respond To A School Shooting
Imagine if people rallied around their local schools the way they rallied around guns.
Nearly 500 Weapons Collected During Buyback In Honolulu
The Department of Law Enforcement collected 494 firearms, including an Uzi and a Mac10.
Cops Want Guns Off The Streets. But Are Buyback Programs The Way?
A gun buyback is coming to Honolulu for the first time in decades as hundreds of gun owners have new licenses to carry.
A Big Island Man Sues Over Gun Permit Privacy Protection
Police are seeking legal protection over how they handle an applicant’s personal information.
Firearm Permit Applications Down For 2nd Straight Year In Hawaii
The most common permit denial reason listed was due to being a current or former medical marijuana patient.