David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Naka Nathaniel: Hawaii Remains An Outlier When It Comes To America’s Gun Culture
A lot more firearms are registered in the islands these days, but gun deaths remain low.
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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.
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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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Gun Violence Remains A Consistent Problem In Hawaii
The number of deaths involving law enforcement in Hawaii was higher than in 2022.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
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.
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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?
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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.
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Nearly 500 Weapons Collected During Buyback In Honolulu
The Department of Law Enforcement collected 494 firearms, including an Uzi and a Mac10.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
A Big Island Man Sues Over Gun Permit Privacy Protection
Police are seeking legal protection over how they handle an applicant’s personal information.