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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: ren on January 05, 2026, 08:20:09 PM

Title: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: ren on January 05, 2026, 08:20:09 PM
https://www.kitv.com/news/police-search-for-suspects-involved-in-chinatown-machete-attack/article_089662f4-4924-478a-aa07-5a640a7f4746.html

"Machete is very common weapon. You know, drug dealers, homeless, they use it for protection," said Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock, founder of the Chinatown Business & Community Association. "That's why we need to really address the drug problem."

Despite the city installing dozens of cameras and businesses investing in their own surveillance systems and security teams: "A lot of it, you know, it goes unreported because the mentality now is in Chinatown, is why bother calling if nothing's going to be done? So when you do call, they get arrested and the next day they're out," Long said.

Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on January 05, 2026, 09:17:08 PM
https://youtube.com/shorts/P3afQzB4e70
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: QUIETShooter on January 06, 2026, 08:14:44 AM
https://www.kitv.com/news/police-search-for-suspects-involved-in-chinatown-machete-attack/article_089662f4-4924-478a-aa07-5a640a7f4746.html

"Machete is very common weapon. You know, drug dealers, homeless, they use it for protection," said Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock, founder of the Chinatown Business & Community Association. "That's why we need to really address the drug problem."

Despite the city installing dozens of cameras and businesses investing in their own surveillance systems and security teams: "A lot of it, you know, it goes unreported because the mentality now is in Chinatown, is why bother calling if nothing's going to be done? So when you do call, they get arrested and the next day they're out," Long said.


Oahu, you voted for this. ;D  And if you're not gonna bother to call because you feel nothing's going to be done, then STFU and enjoy the ride.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: QUIETShooter on January 06, 2026, 08:18:41 AM
https://youtube.com/shorts/P3afQzB4e70

Machete battles in the streets!  Law abiding citizens battling homeless and criminals!

The machete is legal to own but guess who ends up arrested....... :rofl:  (especially in hawaii.) ::)
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: ren on January 08, 2026, 06:34:25 PM
meanwhile....
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/08/suspect-brandishes-machete-flees-moped-after-robbery-kapolei/
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 08, 2026, 11:08:36 PM
And a baseball bat attack
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/09/man-arrested-bat-attack-outside-maui-target/

And the some dude with a gun getting (maybe) shot by the cops on Maui
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/09/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-maui/

But just remember

“Crime is down”
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 09, 2026, 02:09:42 AM
Someone needs to use AI and start overdubbing these trailers in Pidgin.

It's basically Oahu on a Thursday

https://youtu.be/DwbG64YC-vQ
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: QUIETShooter on January 09, 2026, 07:18:27 AM
In the past:  "Hawaii no ka oi"........ :shaka:


In the present:  "Hawaii no ka.......oh shit!!!!" :shake:

Check, clean, and oil your machete daily, boys.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: ren on January 09, 2026, 10:56:49 AM
and another
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/09/investigation-underway-armed-robbery-using-machete-kunia-walmart/

this is an 'epidemic'
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: QUIETShooter on January 09, 2026, 11:09:36 AM
Dear HPD police officer.  If someone attacked you with a machete, what would you do?  You know what you would do.  On the side of your hip is something the rest of us don't have.

And for the few that did go through the endless maze jumping through silly hoops of bullshit, they have to bust out a legal manual of what can do and what cannot do before they can use the thing that is the same as the one you have on your hip.

And even then most likely they will be the ones scrutinized for criminal behavior.

Because after all, a gun is evil.  And a machete is for gardening.  That's why the perp was carrying it to Walmart, the Bank, at bus stops, etc.  Because you know, never know when they need to cut some branches or clear out brush. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on January 09, 2026, 11:11:16 AM
Dear HPD police officer.  If someone attacked you with a machete, what would you do?  You know what you would do.  On the side of your hip is something the rest of us don't have.

And for the few that did go through the endless maze jumping through silly hoops of bullshit, they have to bust out a legal manual of what can do and what cannot do before they can use the thing that is the same as the one you have on your hip.

And even then most likely they will be the ones scrutinized for criminal behavior.

Because after all, a gun is evil.  And a machete is for gardening.  That's why the perp was carrying it to Walmart, the Bank, at bus stops, etc.  Because you know, never know when they need to cut some branches or clear out brush. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

It's a jungle out there!   :geekdanc:
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 09, 2026, 05:25:09 PM
It’s ok guys.

They are “concerned”

https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/safety-concerns-on-oahu-grow-from-rise-in-machete-related-crimes/article_8c613aed-95db-4e0f-af22-801a477a05a3.html
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: QUIETShooter on January 09, 2026, 07:16:34 PM
It’s ok guys.

They are “concerned”

https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/safety-concerns-on-oahu-grow-from-rise-in-machete-related-crimes/article_8c613aed-95db-4e0f-af22-801a477a05a3.html

"It's pretty threatening.  I mean, machetes can do some serious damage".

WTF.  Gotta be the most stupid remark of the year so far.  And the year is young.  Some other stupid doozies are sure to follow.

I like how that Smith guy finishes the article by saying you do what you gotta do to defend yourself.

Oh yeah?  Then allow me to carry without all the fuckin restrictions, fees, and hoops that we have to jump through.

Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: zippz on January 10, 2026, 11:21:39 AM
It's important to stay vigilant.  "You have to do what you have to do to defend yourself, but as much as possible, just try to stay away and don't engage and find a safe escape route," Smith added.

Think that's code for carry a gun.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: changemyoil66 on January 15, 2026, 09:30:46 AM
Whats funny is the comments on the medias and SSH social medias are blaming green for legalizing machettes to be carried. Which that wasn't the law that passed.  Machettes have always been legal to carry as it's not a "deadly or dangerous weapon", it's a tool.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 15, 2026, 03:17:05 PM
"My name's Rocky…and I’m here for Milwaukee!"

https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/robbery-suspect-charged-after-machete-incident-at-kapolei-home-depot/article_63d312ae-9cb3-430a-bd2c-eb7de46d8812.html

(https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdWQ3NTB1ZGlvMGExMWEyMjNla2JxaW5kYTRnZWsxYTU0aHRjYnUwNiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/CodJTZBCC4KgE/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 15, 2026, 03:22:56 PM
And another one last night.

22yo man chopped up a 30yo victim pretty good. He survived but it required ALS.

The cops don't usually do attempted murder because they've been instructed to manipulate the crime statistics, so this one must have been particularly nasty.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/15/man-arrested-alleged-attempted-murder-victim-serious-condition/
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: Kalihi Uka on January 15, 2026, 04:51:43 PM
I’m downtown/Chinatown pretty much every day.

All I can say is that I’m a whole lot more relaxed and easygoing with my .357 on me.

A whole lot more.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 17, 2026, 04:04:48 PM
“first-degree attempted assault”

https://www.kitv.com/news/man-charged-following-machete-attack-in-honolulu/article_e177467e-bc32-43f9-93f8-fbb202d9176c.html

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f7/Jason_Voorhees_%28Ken_Kirzinger%29.jpg/250px-Jason_Voorhees_%28Ken_Kirzinger%29.jpg)
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: oldfart on January 18, 2026, 05:16:12 PM
Found this deadly weapon across the street.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: ren on January 18, 2026, 07:05:15 PM
Found this deadly weapon across the street.

pinoy branded
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: Kalihi Uka on January 18, 2026, 10:57:43 PM
pinoy branded
Huy!

Nestor, I seen your knife on 2a!

You’re famous manong!
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 21, 2026, 10:26:37 AM
Grabs woman’s stuff, woman tried to get it back, he swings machete at woman and then throws her stuff away.

https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/machete-brandished-during-early-morning-mccully-robbery-attempt/article_65bf3511-3072-4f7c-bf2c-978460ee7227.html

(https://media1.tenor.com/m/ggFlWPAXGLoAAAAC/batman-burn.gif)
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: oldfart on January 21, 2026, 11:03:28 AM
UK/Britain....
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The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife or weapon illegally is either 4 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. You’ll get a prison sentence if you’re convicted of carrying a knife or weapon illegally more than once.
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Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: QUIETShooter on January 21, 2026, 11:53:34 AM
You take my gun away I'll use a machete.

You take my machete away I'll use a knife.

You take my knife away I'll use an ice pick.

You take my ice pick away I'll use a fork.

You take my fork away I'll use a butterknife.

You take my butterknife away I'll use a screwdriver.

You take my screwdriver away I'll use...........(fill in blank.)
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: RSN172 on January 23, 2026, 06:25:32 AM
Big brawl in Hilo last night involving machetes and baseball bats. Covered several blocks with guys and even some gals
  chasing each other. 
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: macsak on January 23, 2026, 06:48:22 AM
sounds like some people got runned over too...

Big brawl in Hilo last night involving machetes and baseball bats. Covered several blocks with guys and even some gals
  chasing each other.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: QUIETShooter on January 23, 2026, 09:16:55 AM
Hilo of all places.  I've always seen Hilo as a quiet, sleepy town.

Maybe they watched too much Minnesota news.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: macsak on January 23, 2026, 10:02:37 AM
it was adjacent to public housing project iirc...

Hilo of all places.  I've always seen Hilo as a quiet, sleepy town.

Maybe they watched too much Minnesota news.
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 23, 2026, 10:38:14 AM
Big brawl in Hilo last night involving machetes and baseball bats. Covered several blocks with guys and even some gals
  chasing each other.

https://youtu.be/ucTg6rZJCu4
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: hvybarrels on January 23, 2026, 12:17:15 PM
The new Hilo morning commute

(http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/media/2013/February/big-trouble-gifs/5-fight.gif)
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: QUIETShooter on January 23, 2026, 01:37:47 PM
The new Hilo morning commute

(http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/media/2013/February/big-trouble-gifs/5-fight.gif)

Why do I feel this is a somewhat accurate depiction of what is coming in the near future. ;)
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: macsak on January 23, 2026, 03:13:19 PM
the 3 most recent posts are videos about the hilo "affray"...
goto instagram.com and search @bigislandthievesmedia
Title: Re: we need mean machete laws...
Post by: ren on January 30, 2026, 01:49:19 PM
another one
https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/man-arrested-after-machete-robbery-and-threats-near-downtown-honolulu/article_d2debdc2-8bdc-4a86-92cc-bc1df42bec84.html