Hawaii’s Gun Laws Among Strictest In Nation
From the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:
As national debate and focus on gun control grows in the wake of recent violent shooting incidents, Hawaii, with some of the nation’s toughest gun-related laws, keeps a tight rein on gun ownership, registration, transportation and use.
Hawaii County Prosecutor Mitch Roth said gun crime levels in the state are relatively low, and it has a hunting culture that is “pretty respectful” when it comes to using guns.
“When you compare our gun laws to federal gun laws, they’re very similar,” Roth added.
The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence ranks Hawaii’s gun laws as sixth-best in the country. Read the full story.
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