Good to see Israel making progress on the 2A on the use of firearms for self-defense. 

Hamas claims responsibility for Tuesday’s shooting and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv
From CNN's Abeer Salman and Tamar Michaelis
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-missile-attack-middle-east-10-02-24-intl-hnk#cm1s5oduo00053b6rdasym28j

 At least six people were killed and nine wounded on Tuesday when two gunmen got off a tram in Tel Aviv and opened fire on passers-by, before themselves being shot dead by security forces and an armed civilian, Israeli police said.
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Israeli police said on Wednesday that the attackers were stopped by security forces and civilians who used personal guns. One of the attackers was killed at the scene. The other was severely injured.

This incident deserves it's own post.


Dispute between neighbors leaves 4 people dead, 2 critically hurt in Waianae Valley

Homicide Lieutenant Deena Thoemmes reported that the calls described a neighbor using a front loader—a type of heavy construction machinery—to ram multiple cars into the home.

“Multiple individuals were in the carport and fled or tried to flee when the suspect opened fire, striking the victims,” said Thoemmes during a press conference held on Sunday.

During the incident, a 42-year-old male resident of the home fatally shot the suspect, who was his neighbor.

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/dispute-between-neighbors-leaves-4-people-dead-2-critically-hurt-in-waianae-valley/

Wonder what it was carrying.  Arms for Russia?  Nitrocellulose.for the US?  Fireworks for Hawaii?  Counterfeit exploding batteries?

I went to use Firearms International's new indoor shooting range today in preparation for a firearms training trip next week.  They are located on Nimitz behind Nimitz Center and Best Buy.  Parking is available.  Friendly staff and they've helped assisted in getting out the word on 2A stuff.  They have a 2 lane 8 yard shipping container range.  Range can handle up to 308 and the AC is very nice.  You start out by reading the waiver and there is a firearms check and RSO safety brief.  The RSO supervises you on the range.  Rapid fire is allowed.  Holster draw is allowed after a quick safety check.  I got to dim the range to practice flashlight techniques.  It was a good experience.  It's a little louder in there since the range is smaller, so I suggest doubling up on hearing protection.  I had a 29nrr plugs and needed a bit more reduction.

Now for the price.  It costs $1 per minute.  You can use your own ammo, but must pay a $20 "corkage" fee.  Store ammo is $18.99 for a box of 9mm and $29.99 for 40S&W. It's Norma ammo, a better quality ammo.  Targets are $5 each.  There is a 5% discount for military/LE.  My 72 minute session with 200 rounds came out to $190.  A 200 round session was longer than I needed.  For most people, 100 to 150 rounds would be good practice session.

Compared to 808GC - The price would be a little bit more at 808GC, depending on how you shoot, as they require store bought ammo and typically charge double the price for ammo but have a cheaper range fee.  It's a 15 yard range where you could do CCW testing and it has one rifle rated lane.  Can teach/coach, draw from a holster, and rapid fire.  However it gets hot in there and I don't like the wire target system which sways.  It's hard to find parking sometimes.

Compared to X-RIng - It's been a long time since I shot there but they do have the best range with lots of 25 yard rifle rated lanes, AC, and lots of parking.  Not sure what their prices and policies are nowadays, but I didn't like them in the past for charging an annual rapid fire/holster check fee, and not allowing tape or pens in the range nor allow teaching or coaching.

Tips to be efficient with time on the clock:
- Have your mags preloaded
- have your  gear on ...belt, holster, eye/ear pro, etc.
- have a written list of drills to do
- mark your shots with a colored sharpie marker
- have a fast magazine loader

This video covers the tradeoffs of different types of LPVOs.  Different dot brightness.  The tradeoffs between good reticles/bright dots/good battery life and why you can't have all 3.  And first or second focal plane use cases.

One point I disagree with is only needing to use max magnification on a LPVO.  The midranges are useful when you need some magnification, but still need field of view, but I suppose that would be a niche case in real life.

The LPVO Illumination Paradox
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What are some good places to eat at for small get togethers or informal meetings?  Anyplace in Hawaii.  For future reference.

Requirements
1.  10 to 20 people
2.  Has meal options under $30 a person (incl tip and parking)
3.  Convenient parking
4.  Quiet for a conversation, not too busy
5.  Serves alcohol
6.  Preferable CCW allowed.

Some places I've used before...
Ruby Tuesdays - Moanalua
Chilis (Aiea location closed)
Spaghetti factory - aloha tower
Coconut Grill - Hilo
Kuhio Grill - Hilo
Tantes Island Cuisine - Kahului

Others Suggested
Big City Diner - Pearlridge & Waipio
Bravo - Pearlridge
Beerlab - Pearlridge

They're really pushing this "gun violence" more and more to the point where it hurts and disgraces the people that need help.

And she's Jewish.

Sad to see people come into these situations and learning no one is coming to help you.  A bottle of OC could've prevented this.

My friend said he had a similar situation twice for non-emergencies.  He got the same message and had to keep calling back

Staff shortages plague Honolulu’s 911 system
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/05/06/hawaii-news/staff-shortages-plague-honolulus-911-system/

When Kenneth Jacob, a 75-year-old Waikiki resident, was attacked by a man on the Ala Moana bridge over the Ala Wai Canal, he yelled, “Call 911."

Jacob’s automated phone assistant Siri called immediately...Instead, Jacob got an automated message indicating that no one was available to take his call.

He said that he also wanted first responders to come quickly to address the lump on his temple and three broken ribs.

A man broke a window during the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board meeting.  Now the entire 400 member Neighborhood Board wants active shooter training because of it.  Training and preparedness is good.  But they're panicking.  Like they never encountered a crazy person before.  It feels like they have lived sheltered lives, even those representing high crime districts.

Perhaps it could be a good thing if they realize that people are responsible for their own safety.

Neighborhood Boards To Get Active Shooter Training After Alarming Incident At Meeting
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/neighborhood-boards-to-get-active-shooter-training-after-alarming-incident-at-meeting/

This is a potential self-defense shooting on the Big Island where a person visited a residence and threatened and assaulted people with a knife and broken bottle.  The resident responded by shooting him and was arrested for attempted murder.

Light on the details but what seems like self-defense is the owner wasn't a prohibited person by court records, wasn't charged with the usual firearms offenses, it was his residence, and witnesses say the "victim" assaulted people.

https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-crime/keaau-man-charged-for-attempted-murder-at-hawaiian-paradise-park/