In an oh-so-satisfying victory for Second Amendment supporters in Hawaii, Blake Day has successfully navigated through the challenging waters of Hawaii’s restrictive gun permit policies, securing his fundamental right to carry a concealed firearm
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Hawaii’s Ban on Common “Butterfly Knives” is Based on Nothing But Hysteria
Butterfly knives are protected arms within the plain text of the 2nd Amendment. Hawaii cannot demonstrate that such knives are ‘dangerous & unusual’ by any stretch of the imagination.
Hawaii’s Butterfly Knife Decision & ‘Spirit of Aloha’ Both Offensive to Freedom
History, tradition, and text become problematic with Hawaiian precedents, as they “had no written language prior to Western contact, except for petroglyph symbols.”
Hawaii Justices “Declare War” on U.S. Supreme Court, to the Cheers of Anti-Gun Media
Temper tantrums may provide a temporary catharsis for weak-minded courts with low impulse control….
State Supreme Court Of Hawaii Middle-Fingers U.S. Supreme Court’s 2A Rulings: “Aloha Oe”
The Hawaii State Supreme Court has “one-upped” New York for its brazenness, by declaring that there is no state constitutional right to carry a firearm in public.
FPC File Brief in Support of Challenge to Hawaii Public Handgun Carry Bans
Firearms Policy Coalition announced the filing of a brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (and motion requesting permission to file) in support of the plaintiffs in Wolford v. Lopez.
Raging Against 9th Circuit’s Pro-Arms Ruling: Hawaii Gambles on En Banc Review
Stakes are high as Hawaii seeks en banc review of game-changing 9th Circuit win for the right to keep and bear arms in 13 states, and nationally.
Judge in Hawaii Stops Ban on Carrying Guns Legally in Most Places
On August 8, 2023, In the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) in the case of Wolford v. Lopez.
Hawaii: Removes “Exceptional Case” Requirement for Concealed, NOT Open, Carry!?
Hawaii has had the most restrictive policy of all states regarding issuing of permits to carry. The number of permits issued has been in the single digits.
Hawaii Complaint Rights Wrongful Disarmament Determination by Police
Lance Choda, a Hawaii man denied a permit to acquire a firearm and ordered to dispose of any firearms he already owned, has won his case…
Hawaii Turning Heated Arguments into ‘Justification’ for Taking Your Guns
Did you lose your temper and swear at the object of your anger? Congratulations. The State of Hawaii would order you to surrender your guns.
Delays in Hawaiian 2A Legal Cases Show Intent is to Deny Justice
Two Second Amendment-related actions filed Monday seeking to protect rights in Hawaii are being deliberately delayed. ‘justice too long delayed is justice denied”.
Federal Court Decision: Parts of Hawaii Gun Registration Law are Unconstitutional
The United States District Court for the District of Hawaii granted found two provisions of Hawaii gun registration law were in violation of the Second Amendment.
SCOTUS Decision on Hawaii Carry Case will Tell Gun Owners All They Need to Know
The Roberts court has disappointed in the past. Questions about the Chief Justice have eroded confidence in the courts being a venue where recourse for gun owners is possible.
Ruling Against Bearing Arms Show Extent Corrupt Judges Willing to Ignore Supreme Law
Leave it to arrogant statists on the bench not to recognize the basics of the Constitution they swore an oath to uphold.
Second Amendment Knife Case in Hawaii: Dangerous Opinion
Teter v. Connors, in the District Court of Hawai’i, sets a dangerous precedents in which the Second Amendment is rendered toothless.
Hawaii Folds on American Samoan Gun Ban
That means Mr. Nickel’s right to apply for and purchase a firearm is now recognized and the state and county/city may no longer refuse him.
Suit Challenges Hawaii’s Denial of American Samoan’s Right to Own Gun
“American Samoan noncitizen U.S. Nationals, such as Plaintiff, are part of the ‘people,’” the memorandum reminds the court.
Young Case against Hawaii Carry Ban Finally Moving Forward
After being put on hold pending action on an unrelated case by the Supreme Court, the case of Young v. Hawaii is once more moving forward.
Aloha to Freedom: Hawaii Lawmakers Push Severe Ammo Restrictions
This legislation would mandate that an ammunition buyer proves to an ammunition seller that they own a registered firearm in the caliber they are seeking to purchase each and every time they buy ammo.
Hawaii: Governor Ige Signs Even More Anti-Gun Legislation
On July 9th, Governor David Ige signed the final remaining anti-gun bill awaiting his consideration, Senate Bill 600.
Lawyers for Hawaii Gun Carry Lawsuit File Supreme Court Brief in New York Case
“Because of inaction, this Court has allowed the lower courts all the latitude they need to render the Second Amendment a paper tiger,” the brief charges…
Hawaii Gun Group Sues FBI to Obtain State ‘Rap Back’ Data
…not one single firearms owner has been entered into the service. However…the state has been requiring firearm owners to sign a waiver (of their constitutional rights) and collecting the fees…
Hawaii Butterfly Knife Ban Challenged on Second Amendment Grounds
“Knives and butterfly knives as a form of knife are bearable arms… Butterfly knives as a form of knife are arms protected by the Second Amendment.”
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Headed to Senate Floor
Last week, the Hawaii state Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs passed three anti-gun bills out of committee that could come up for a vote on the Senate floor.
Stay in Gun Case against Hawaii Reminiscent of King Quote on Justice Delayed
“Mr. Young has now been in the appeals process for approximately six years, two months and nine days.”
Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Public-funded Anti-gun Fake News Factory
With this sort of legislation, Hawaiians could be saying aloha to tax dollars as well as what’s left of their firearms freedoms.
Hawaii Continues Treating Right to Bear Arms as Occupational Privilege
To ensure that applicants for a license to openly carry a handgun are so ‘engaged,’ HPD requires each applicant to submit a notarized affidavit from the applicant’s employer.
Usual Suspects File Briefs Supporting Hawaii Open Carry Ban
Basically, none of these people — or those whose interests they serve — want your right to keep and bear arms to be recognized by the courts…
Hawaii Confirms Martin Luther King’s Judgment on ‘A Right Delayed’
That we as individuals must take on a government with limitless resources to fight for our entitlements is an intolerable situation.