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Legal and Activism / The Bus (Honolulu County/Oahu) and firearms
« on: May 15, 2026, 08:26:16 AM »
Since the senstive places law was passed, The Bus put up no guns allowed signage on the buses, handivans, The Bus cars that supervisors use, and bus transit centers.

Andew (HIFICO director) with a gun case had entered a bus and was told by the bus driver no guns allowed.  The bus driver pointed to the no guns allowed signage.  There was no gun in the case, but instead camera equipment.  Andrew told this to the bus driver.  He was then told to leave the bus.  He asked for a refund, but was told since he paid via card, he has to call the number to get a refund for his fair. The interaction was about 45 seconds.

It is not against the law to transport a firearm on The Bus or Handivan or transit centers.  It's just illegal to CCW a firearm.

Since then, attorney Alan Beck reached out to the city and they are removing their no guns allowed signage as it's confusing as it implies all guns are banned.

See below FB post by Beck:

"A couple months ago my clients informed me that they had been denied entry onto a Honolulu bus because they were transporting a firearm in a locked container.  The bus driver pointed to the no guns sign that was posted on that and every other bus in Honolulu County.  I realized these and other no guns signs were in violation of both Honolulu's own ordinances and the California portion of the ruling we received in Wolford. In the California case which was joined with Wolford, the Ninth Circuit held that the government cannot ban the transport of firearms on public transportation. I contacted the Honolulu Corporate Counsel and discussed my concerns with them.  They agreed to remove the signs.  Its been a few weeks since we completed negotiations and true to its word, Honolulu has begun to remove the signs.  I'm proud of the work I've done in Hawaii.  After 15 years, dozens of lawsuits which I've primarily done at no fee to my clients, and many negotiations like this one which I have done out of my own pocket, I am a lot closer to the end of what I can do for Hawaii than the beginning.  However, there is still a lot to be done.  I feel like I'm in the process of landing a plane right now and I want to land the plane right"

Beck wasn't compensated for this, but chose to reach out on his own for FREE because his menatlity is the work he does isn't complete if the city/state doesn't obey it.
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Legal and Activism / Brown etal vs. Kauai County
« on: May 13, 2026, 07:56:01 AM »
A lawsuit filed by attorny's Kevin O'grady and Alan Beck on behalf the plantiffs and the Hawaii Rifle Association.

Kauai is exceeding the 40 day permit to require deadline.

This is the 2nd county to not obide by the state law.
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Legal and Activism / Are we in the Twilight Zone?
« on: May 11, 2026, 07:36:29 AM »
Unless I missed something, there will be no anti 2A laws passed this year.
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Off Topic / Help me understand this about Kealoha
« on: May 06, 2026, 10:33:17 AM »
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/06/ex-city-administrators-case-kealoha-payoff-wont-be-dismissed-early/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRohEdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4N0RoSG4xN1hPYzRSa2s3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtPHSV8uyeKJIL_5PWNS_pmY5vXjxEo1Wk_itFpernY7lzymxXQeuS6Eg6e9_aem_fz4irG03Pn_fyQ6r57bIMA

Why is Roy in trouble?  From what I'm understanding is he helped nudge the board/city to pay out Kealoha. Nothing wrong with that as the board/city is suppossed to make their own decision.  And at the time, Kealoha was innocent until proven guilty.  So it's the boards/city fault for messing up.
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Not applicable to HI, but generally a good sign.

1) Repeal Biden's pistol brace rule
2) Revising "engaged in the business" rule
3) Revising machine gun definition in response to Cargill decision
4) Remove requirement for FFLs to post info about Youth Handgun Safety Act
5) Revising 4473 form, including allowing electronic forms and increase the time NICS checks remain valid
6) Allow FFLs to keep electronic records
7) Replace indefinite retention of 4473s with definite time periods of 20 or 30 years
8)Allow “Non-Over-the-Counter” firearm sales by FFLs to residents of the same state
9) Repeal interstate NFA transport notice requirement for trips under 365 days, with all others no longer requiring approval before transport
10) Joint NFA registration for married couples
11) Remove NFA CLEO notification
12) Clarify that "common, reasonably necessary activities during travel" are covered by FOPA transportation protection
13) Allow import of dual-use frames, receivers, and barrels
14) Clarify that "training rounds" are not ammunition
15) Eliminate engraving requirement for people making NFA firearms out of existing serialized guns
16) "Clarify that a person receiving assistance in only one functional area (such as financial management) would not, on that basis alone, be considered prohibited" under mental health disqualifier
17) Requiring biological sex on ATF Forms
18) Clarify when a transaction is a straw purchase
19) Formally define "willfully" for firearms violations
20) "Remove the list of former Soviet countries from which ATF currently denies applications to permanently import most firearms and ammunition, retaining only the Russian Federation"
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Hawaii denies non-residents from getting a CCW permit.  Atty's Alan Beck and Kevin O'Grady changed this.

Now non-residents can get a CCW here.

The order states one must also be a HRA member for this to apply.

Side note, Danger Close Tactical helped make this possible also, plantiff is a friend of his.

This is the 2nd time the owner of DCT has helped the cause.  The first being a plantif in Yukutake et al vs. Hawaii Atty General.  Which resulted in online registration, HPD being open till later on Wednesdays and more still pending.
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Legal and Activism / FPC lost challenge to NY's eletric gun lawsuit
« on: April 13, 2026, 07:55:51 AM »
Alan Beck won 5 like lawsuits nationwide, including Hawaii.  Guess FPC didnt feel the need to copy how Alan won. ie spend money on experts and industry stats.
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Off Topic / Moon fly by
« on: April 02, 2026, 07:33:30 AM »
They're doing a fly around the moon and the trip from earth to the moon and back will take about 10 days.

What I've noticed is that while the astronauts were suiting up, no astronauts or ground crew were wearing any type of mouth/nose mask to prevent illnesses.  While walking to the ship and entering, about half the ground crew were wearing mask. 

I mean, I get if it's a short 1-2 day mission, but this is a 10 day mission and getting sick in that time is possible.  At least they didn't allow them to hug their families before boarding. 

Are we really going  to fly by the moon?
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Legal and Activism / Solinksy vs. Lopez (Hawaii Atty Gen)
« on: March 07, 2026, 03:35:54 PM »
Non resident ccw challenge by attys Kevin Ogrady and Alan Beck and the HRA (Hawaii Rifle Association).

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Off Topic / Hawaiian Air/ Alaska sucks now
« on: February 20, 2026, 09:42:51 AM »
With HA, you could transfer miles for free majority of the time.  Since me and Mrs. CMO have separate cards, I would give her my miles to book a flight.  My parents would also give us their miles as they never travel.  This would all be free.

Now they charge basically $10 for every 1,000 miles transfered.  Which ends up being the same price as an airline ticket (based on going from HNL to LAS).

Also, you cannot use your miles to upgrade to first class.

The issue is HA is 1 of 2 airlines that go direct to Vegas.  Southwest being the other and they're slightly cheaper than HA. 

So basically, I'm looking into a new credit card.
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Legal and Activism / ICE no can get a DLE job in HI
« on: February 13, 2026, 02:27:48 PM »
§139-     Employment by the state; prohibitions.  No person shall be appointed or employed as:

     (1)  An employee of the department of law enforcement conferred with police powers by the director of law enforcement; or

     (2)  An employee of the department of land and natural resources, department of taxation, or department of the attorney general who is conferred by law with general police powers,

after June 30, 2026, who has a history of employment with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Border Patrol for any period after June 30, 2026."

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3251_.HTM

A hearing for this is coming up.  I know some ICE/Border guys working here.  Hope they retire in the feds if this passes.
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Attroney's Alan Beck and Kevin O'Grady are representing them.

HRS says permits to acquire shall be issued/denied by the 40th day,  it's past that.
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General Discussion / Do you view movies differntly???
« on: February 09, 2026, 01:06:03 PM »
I didn't grow up learning about guns. So now that I am, I view movies in a different way now. Esp movies that I haven't seen in a while.  How about you guys?

Example:

Watching Robocop 1

The "holes" that's being left in the target when Robocop 1st shoots at the range are huge.  Even a 3 wound burst wouldn't do that.

When Murphy enters the warehouse, his "room clearing" is laughable.  I mean, entering a huge warehouse type facility when it's 6 vs 2 is laughable too.

During the car chase in the begining, all those shotgun shots and neither Murphy or Lewis were hit.

During same chase, guy gets thrown onto their windshield and he either dies or is knocked out.

Guys I know in the military say the same.  But they also commend when things are done correctly and it's not a military film.

Example:

In sucker punch, when the 3 women are doing team things, a tap to the leg is noticed to show that the shooter is ready.  And this isn't a "military" type film where a small detail like that is needed.



But in the end "mom and pop in Oklahoma" wanna see things and be entertained.  This phrase is a saying that it doesn't have to be accurate, as long as it makes for good film as mom n pop don't know the difference. 

And the fact that "it's just a movie" so things don't gotta make sense.  But still, hard to not notice.
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General Discussion / Representative John Mizuno's home possible break in
« on: December 29, 2025, 08:19:09 AM »
From his FB post:

I am posting this to warn Facebook friends to be extremely careful and protect your family from potential home invasions, because it could happen to you. Attempted Home Invasion: On December 25, 2025 at 1:20 am we heard pounding and saw flashlights shinning through the windows in our house and at that time my cell phone which was on vibrate was going off (this is the caller's cell no. 808-266-0592 - this number is connected to a burner phone). After a couple minutes the intruders, who entered our property by coming through our front gate,  left. We contacted the police who confirmed no HPD unit was sent to our house (address). For the foregoing reasons, I believe this was a targeted home invasion with the criminals targeting me and my family (politics/truth?). I have provided legal information which is relevant to my recent incident. Please note that I am sharing this incident so you may better protect your family from a home invasion.
The Doctrine of Criminal Attempt and Substantial Steps
​When a crime is not completed—for instance, if the doors remain locked and the intruders fail to gain entry—the legal analysis shifts to the concept of an "inchoate" or incomplete offense. Hawaii Revised Statutes §705-500 defines criminal attempt, which serves as the mechanism for prosecuting individuals who manifest a "dangerous disposition" through their actions even if the final criminal result is not achieved.
​Elements of Attempt under HRS §705-500
​An individual is guilty of an attempt if they intentionally engage in conduct that constitutes a "substantial step" in a course of conduct intended to culminate in the commission of a crime. The law specifies that conduct is not a "substantial step" unless it is "strongly corroborative of the defendant's criminal intent".
​The commentary on §705-500 provides specific examples of conduct that may constitute a substantial step for crimes like burglary or robbery:
​Lying in wait or searching for a contemplated victim.
​Reconnoitering the place contemplated for the commission of the crime, commonly referred to as "casing".
​Unlawful entry into a structure or enclosure where the crime is intended to occur.
​Possession of materials specially designed for unlawful use, such as burglary tools (e.g., crowbars, lock picks, or specialized lighting).
​In the context of the 1:20 am incident, the act of "pounding" on a door combined with the use of flashlights and a simultaneous phone call could be argued as a "substantial step" toward either burglary or robbery. If the pounding is interpreted as an attempt to breach the door (attempted forcible entry), it corroborates the intent to commit a crime inside. The rejection of the "impossibility" defense in Hawaii means that even if the door was physically impossible to break, the actors can still be charged with an attempt if their conduct manifested the intent to succeed.
​Behavioral and Tactical Analysis of the Nocturnal Intruder
​A critical component of determining the nature of the threat is the temporal and behavioral context. The timing of 1:20 am is highly atypical for standard "opportunistic" burglaries, which necessitates a deeper investigation into offender motivations.
​Temporal Anomalies: The 1:20 AM Factor
​Criminological data and reports from security practitioners indicate a strong preference among burglars for daylight hours. Statistics show the most frequent window for residential break-ins is between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, as this period maximizes the probability of the home being unoccupied while residents are at work or school.
The presence of intruders at 1:20 am suggests that the actors were either indifferent to the presence of occupants or, more concerningly, that the presence of occupants was a necessary component of their objective (e.g., to force the disclosure of a safe combination or the location of keys). This shift from avoidance to confrontation is the primary indicator of a potential "home invasion" or robbery attempt rather than a simple burglary.
​The Tactical Utility of Flashlights and Pounding
​The use of flashlights in a residential intrusion is a multi-purpose tactic. While the primary function is navigation and identifying points of entry, in a confrontational scenario, high-intensity directional lighting is used to disorient the victim. By shining light into a dark room through a window or peephole, the intruder effectively "blinds" the occupant, making it impossible for the victim to determine the number of suspects, their physical descriptions, or whether they are armed.
​Aggressive door pounding—often described as "hammering" or "kicking"—is a psychological tool designed to induce panic. In some instances, this is a tactic used by criminals to impersonate law enforcement, utilizing the authoritative "cop knock" to compel the resident to open the door in a state of confusion. Professional security advice emphasizes that a "forceful, repeated pounding" is a clear signal of potential danger and should be treated as an attempted forced entry.
​Multi-Vector Threats: The Synchronized Telephonic Interaction
​The most distinctive and strategically significant element of the reported incident is the simultaneous phone call. This indicates a "multi-vector" threat, where physical aggression is paired with a digital or psychological "lure."
​Social Engineering and The Digital Lure
​Criminal tactics involving phone calls during an intrusion attempt often fall into the category of "social engineering." The goal is to manipulate the victim's behavior to facilitate the crime. The simultaneous nature of the call suggests several possible objectives:
​Occupancy Verification: If the resident answers the phone, the intruders at the door immediately confirm that the house is occupied and can gauge the occupant's level of distress or alertness.
​Distraction: The ringing phone creates a cognitive split, forcing the resident to choose between securing the door and checking the caller ID. This brief moment of distraction can be exploited to breach a lock or window.
​Impersonation and Spoofing: Using caller ID spoofing technology, intruders can make the call appear to come from a legitimate source, such as the Honolulu Police Department, a local utility company, or a neighbor.
​The Risk of Spoofing in Honolulu
​The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) has issued multiple warnings regarding "phone spoofing" scams where callers conceal their identity to appear as federal agents or local police. In the context of a door-pounding incident, a spoofed call claiming to be "the police" can be a catastrophic tool, leading a victim to open the door to their own intruders under the mistaken belief they are welcoming help.
Spoofed Number Example Intent Victim Action Requested
(808) 529-3111 Impersonate HPD Dispatch "Open the door for responding officers".
(808) 768-0000 Impersonate HPD Officer "We are investigating a report; step outside".
Private/Unknown Direct Intimidation "
The coordination required to sync a phone call with physical pounding strongly suggests a targeted attempt rather than a random opportunistic act. This level of planning is more consistent with the "home invasion" profiles described in professional security literature, where offenders have pre-identified a target and are using a "knock-and-talk" variant to gain entry.
Please review this post and arm yourself with knowledge along with protective measures to protect you and your loved ones from a targeted home invasion.
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Off Topic / $20 "bribe" in trial
« on: November 13, 2025, 10:20:58 AM »
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/bribery-case-architect-92-on-trial-for-failed-20-gift-to-city-worker/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook


IMO, the worker did sort of right by reporting to his supervisor. It should have just been noted and ended there.  Esp if there's a language barrier and "go buy lunch" wasn't stated.

But the guy who has his car stolen and video of the thief and thiefs name doesn't get charged.

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Political Discussion / Tommy Robinson is free
« on: November 04, 2025, 07:52:57 PM »
Elon Musk paid all his legal fees.

The judge ruled the police had zero evidence and tommy was targeted for politicial reasons.

He 1st reported on illegal migrants back during trumps 1st term when they were pouring into the UK and trump said thats a bad idea.

He was told to stop reporting on the crimes said illegals were committing. He refused and was jailed. There is no free press in the UK.

This time he was stopped and the police wanted the pin to his phone. He refused as he has confidential journalism stuff on it. They jailed him as a terrorist.

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General Discussion / CA is expanding red flag laws
« on: October 31, 2025, 11:25:01 AM »
https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/border-coverage/feds-intercept-300-high-caliber-guns-headed-to-mexico/

Now the district attorney can request a red flag to someone.  Before it was either an particular individual or the police.

This is a pilot program in certain counties.

Like I said in the red flag thread and in others, the first red flag laws were just a stepping stone.  It will be expanded, which is why it's important to get rid of them now and not wait.

Lets see what HI does.
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General Discussion / 300 Guns Headed to Mexico
« on: October 31, 2025, 11:15:01 AM »
https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/border-coverage/feds-intercept-300-high-caliber-guns-headed-to-mexico/


The 2 admitted do doing this on 12 other occasions.

I'd be curious to how many were reported stolen. And how many still had a serial number on them. 

It would be unwise for the cartels to leave a serial number on them.

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Political Discussion / Trump to begin nuke testing
« on: October 30, 2025, 08:30:57 AM »
Liberals are fuming at this.

We may never know the why.  But lets think of some posibilities:

1) Testing new stuff. Could be bigger or weaker, different tech, etc....  Or OG like Hiroshima that left little radiation on the land.  So the land isn't unlivable for 100 years like todays nukes.

2) Does the old stuff still work

3) If u gonna use a nuke and mess up the land it's being detonated on, then might as well put other stuff with it that you gotta get rid of. Like other aging nukes, nuclear waste, etc...Cheaper than storing it in the mountain.

In general, I'm against this, unless there's a very good reason. A show of force isn't a good reason as everyone knows what we got.  So above is what I would be OK with so far.
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