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MarlboroLts5150
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Posted: Sun Jan 31st, 2010 05:49 am |
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I know this is an Open-Carry site, but I had to share this.
For years, Sam Slom has authored a bill for CC and for OC, both requiring a permit. Never much support, I personally would not support either of them, for the reason of way too many loopholes for denial.
But this one is alot more straight-forward. Still needs a few 'tweeks' IMO, but I can support this one. Being an election year, and with McDonald vs Chicago just around the corner, I believe this one has a great chance of passing. Already passed the first senate reading.
Chime in folks......thoughts, opinions??????
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/bills/SB2495_.pdf
Words lined thru are part of the current statute, will be changed if this passes.
C'Mon Hawaii, I know we have quite a few people here that watch this site, let's show as much support for this bill. A Major Change from the current law.
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sudden valley gunner
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Posted: Sun Jan 31st, 2010 04:56 pm |
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That is a step in the right direction, it could be they want to get some things in place before "incorporation".
The "moral" clause bothers not enough description on what that would involve. And the need training is not right and seems ambiguous. The price steep $150.00, they trying to keep our brothers from Wainae from carrying? 
But it doesn't seem to preclude open carry, makes the statement need the permit to carry concealed or unconcealed.
I was thinking out of the box, with all the mahu's in hawaii, the pink pistols should be actively on board with firearm freedom in Hawaii. Get as many folks interested in their rights as we can.
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cloudcroft
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Posted: Sun Jan 31st, 2010 05:18 pm |
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I have wondered why Hawaii has been allowed to deny its residents their right of self-defense by (1) not allowing OC and (2) being a "may issue" CC state but never IN REALITY issuing any permits! This should have been challenged decades ago because it effectively denys one the right to RKBA! A state has to let you carry at least ONE way -- CC or OC -- in order to comply with the 2nd Amendment/RKBA, but in practical reality Hawaii allows neither! THAT should be unconstitutional at the very least.
WHY has this gone on so long? Is it because the majority of Hawaiians are anti-gun, and so they support these anti-gun laws? Or is it because the people WANT to carry but simply have done nothing to challenge the laws/politicians there?
I don't know...but I am very pleased to hear there is at least SOME forward motion now on these issues!
Although I am planning a 30-day trip to Oahu in a couple of years (to recon living there for a while, after I move from where I am now), I have been REAL concerned that Hawaii has been one of the most (or THE most?) repressive states there are for the 2nd Amendment/RKBA due not only to the points I mentioned above, but also things like having to REGISTER a gun within 3 days of purchase or bringing it into the state. What an anti-gun environment...it's terrible there for a gun-owner!
As for the COST pf permits, yes, I believe THAT is arbitrary and abused by states, too...it DOES discriminate against the poor, and in NO WAY does processing a permit ACTUALLY cost anything near that amount. And what's to stop "the authorities" down the road from making a permit cost $1000? Nothing. [I believe the whole permit system is and has been -- even from Day One -- illegal...but that's another topc!]
Whatever, I look forward to Hawaii finally turning this around...and yes, joining with most other states as part of the USA -- we're ALL Americans and we ALL should have the same basic/unalienable rights, regardless of what state we live in.
-- John D.
Last edited on Sun Jan 31st, 2010 05:28 pm by cloudcroft
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sudden valley gunner
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Posted: Sun Jan 31st, 2010 05:34 pm |
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I am going to mention another theory and it might be very controversial. Most of the folks running Hawaii are not very Hawaiian.
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Statkowski
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Posted: Sun Jan 31st, 2010 08:19 pm |
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Previous statement is not controversial. What would be controversial would be a discussion on whether or not one needs a firearm to protect themselves against "natives" or "transplants."
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sudden valley gunner
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Posted: Mon Feb 1st, 2010 07:17 am |
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Statkowski wrote: Previous statement is not controversial. What would be controversial would be a discussion on whether or not one needs a firearm to protect themselves against "natives" or "transplants."
Well having lived there off and on growing up, and I empathize with the Hawaiian folk who don't even have much say in their state government.
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Statkowski
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Posted: Tue Feb 2nd, 2010 01:51 am |
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I empathize with the Hawaiian folk who don't even have much say in their state government.
And whose fault is that? Yours? Mine? Nope, it's theirs. If they don't even try to get involved in their own government, then they get the government they deserve.
Gee, a Republican candidate won a U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts. Some people thought it was impossible. It turned out otherwise.
Here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania I can readily communicate, and express my opinions, and have done so, with my Borough Council members, County Commissioners, State Senator and State Representative. The "Hawaiian folk" can do the same. If they don't, or have given up without really, really trying, that's not my problem - it's theirs.
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sudden valley gunner
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Posted: Tue Feb 2nd, 2010 02:15 am |
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Statkowski wrote: I empathize with the Hawaiian folk who don't even have much say in their state government.
And whose fault is that? Yours? Mine? Nope, it's theirs. If they don't even try to get involved in their own government, then they get the government they deserve.
Gee, a Republican candidate won a U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts. Some people thought it was impossible. It turned out otherwise.
Here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania I can readily communicate, and express my opinions, and have done so, with my Borough Council members, County Commissioners, State Senator and State Representative. The "Hawaiian folk" can do the same. If they don't, or have given up without really, really trying, that's not my problem - it's theirs.
Ahhhh I didn't mean to start this. Hawaiians are a minority in their own homeland. It is what it is. Most of the folks who call themselves locals are not even Hawaiian. But it is what it is. Hawaiian politics are for the most part dominated by folks of Asian descent.
I empathize with natives of indigenous areas, who because of shear lack of volume of bodies don't have much effect on local politics (and of politicians who don't want them to be armed). Is all I was saying. I love Hawaii and the locals, indigenous or not they are great folks. And glad to call it my home in many ways.
It is now part of what is supposed to be a free country and I look forward to them gaining back some rights a lot of other states have.
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cloudcroft
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Posted: Tue Feb 2nd, 2010 04:03 am |
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IF it IS an "Asian mentality" (meaning anti-gun, like most Asian countries are) that is a (or the) major reason why things remain as they are and HAVE been in Hawaii for many decades, then it's about time they lose that mentality and start acting like Americans: Demand their 2nd Amendment/RKBA rights...as any American citizen has a right to do, regardless of ethnicity.
I know Kalifornia has issues, but Hawaii seems to be even more repressive...and I don't think Jack Lord -- who certainly helped Hawaii's tourist industry big time -- did anything but hurt the gun image over there due to his anti-gun views that came through on Hawaii Five-0. Yeah, I know that was a long time ago, but it the impact remains (and the show is still seen in reruns)...and only reinforces any earlier "anti-gun" attitudes there.
...just my guess,
-- John D.
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Grapeshot
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Posted: Tue Feb 2nd, 2010 04:12 am |
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Do NOT like #6 & #7 at all, but it would be a beginning.
You'd think that the author would use spell check too.
Yata hey
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MarlboroLts5150
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Posted: Wed Feb 3rd, 2010 03:31 am |
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Grapeshot wrote: Do NOT like #6 & #7 at all, but it would be a beginning.
You'd think that the author would use spell check too.
Yata hey
Agreed. This is not perfect, but it is definately better than what has been offered over the last 5-10 yrs or so.
The way I figure is, this is a decent start, and we can work to improve it over time.
I would like to see it pass....it is a good start, and a major improvement over what we have now.
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samaloney2006
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Posted: Thu Feb 4th, 2010 06:30 pm |
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 Holy Moly, how did a bill like this in Hawaii get this far. I read/reread the bill and I do have reservations in some areas but not big enough to not write our "legislators" to pass this bill. We can only hope!!!! The only thing that really sticks in my craw is that even if passed , it is still only county wide. At $150 a pop, real expensive to go state wide. We need everyone around this one. I had to laugh about the mention of Waianae, which is where we live.
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sudden valley gunner
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Posted: Thu Feb 4th, 2010 06:38 pm |
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samaloney2006 wrote: Holy Moly, how did a bill like this in Hawaii get this far. I read/reread the bill and I do have reservations in some areas but not big enough to not write our "legislators" to pass this bill. We can only hope!!!! The only thing that really sticks in my craw is that even if passed , it is still only county wide. At $150 a pop, real expensive to go state wide. We need everyone around this one. I had to laugh about the mention of Waianae, which is where we live.
It is I must have not read it carefully enough. I just assumed you applied for it in your county and the permit was state wide.
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Grapeshot
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Posted: Thu Feb 4th, 2010 07:18 pm |
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sudden valley gunner wrote: samaloney2006 wrote: Holy Moly, how did a bill like this in Hawaii get this far. I read/reread the bill and I do have reservations in some areas but not big enough to not write our "legislators" to pass this bill. We can only hope!!!! The only thing that really sticks in my craw is that even if passed , it is still only county wide. At $150 a pop, real expensive to go state wide. We need everyone around this one. I had to laugh about the mention of Waianae, which is where we live.
It is I must have not read it carefully enough. I just assumed you applied for it in your county and the permit was state wide.
I believe this is a state wide shall issue permit bill - the section referring to only in the county of issuance has been lined out, removed.
Yata hey
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samaloney2006
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Posted: Fri Feb 5th, 2010 05:56 am |
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Thanks to "sudden valley gunner" and "grapeshot" I stand corrected. I burned off a copy of the proposed law, studied it and you guys are correct. It is state wide. The county bit is crossed off. It probably will not make it all the way to the governor but it's further along than it ever has been, thank you to Senaor Sam Slom, Ed Case and (can't read the middle signature). BTW I have lived in Waianaw for about eight years now but am still a resident of Washington State. The biggest reason I do not become a permanent resident of Hawaii is because of the gun laws. I'm licensed to carry in 34 states because of my Washington residency (Washington and Florida permits) . My wife is a resident and does vote pro-gun. Apparently there are quite few of us that belong to "opencarry.org". What say to a get together at Zippy's or some place? Get to meet each other. 
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Grapeshot
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Posted: Fri Feb 5th, 2010 06:03 am |
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samaloney2006 wrote: Thanks to "sudden valley gunner" and "grapeshot" I stand corrected. I burned off a copy of the proposed law, studied it and you guys are correct. It is state wide. The county bit is crossed off. It probably will not make it all the way to the governor but it's further along than it ever has been, thank you to Senaor Sam Slom, Ed Case and (can't read the middle signature). BTW I have lived in Waianaw for about eight years now but am still a resident of Washington State. The biggest reason I do not become a permanent resident of Hawaii is because of the gun laws. I'm licensed to carry in 34 states because of my Washington residency (Washington and Florida permits) . My wife is a resident and does vote pro-gun. Apparently there are quite few of us that belong to "opencarry.org". What say to a get together at Zippy's or some place? Get to meet each other.
Joined together by common bond, you just might help this to become reality one day.
I would love to visit the islands, but alas will not give up my rights - least of all my RKBA. Beautiful place though, I am told.
Yata hey
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sudden valley gunner
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Posted: Fri Feb 5th, 2010 06:58 am |
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samaloney2006
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Posted: Fri Feb 5th, 2010 04:59 pm |
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 I thought about the empty holster. However with Senator Slom's bill sort of inching forward I think we should not draw any attention to ourselves just yet. Let (hopefully) the bill pass and then there will be all sorts of folks involved. In my experience the appropriate way is move along slowly and nobody pays attention.
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sudden valley gunner
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Posted: Fri Feb 5th, 2010 05:07 pm |
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Ordinarily I disagree with withholding engaging in legal activity. But I concur with you on this one. Hopefully I will be back in June. I missed when this bill goes to vote? When is that?
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MarlboroLts5150
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Posted: Sat Feb 6th, 2010 07:55 pm |
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Vote hasn't been scheduled as of yet, keeping an eye on it.
I agree with Samaloney, I'd rather focus on this bill, at least for now. But, I definately would be up for an empty holster event sometime in the future.
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