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Legal and Activism / Re: Isle gun laws seen as solid despite ruling?
« on: June 30, 2010, 09:52:44 AM »
AND TODAYS STAR ADVERTISER ARTICLE.....
http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/20100630_Hawaii_gun_laws_are_sound.html
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Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., who wrote the majority opinion in the 5-4 decision, acknowledged that it may "lead to extensive and costly litigation."
However, Hawaii Attorney General Mark Bennett has expressed confidence that the state's present gun controls would survive any legal challenge.
Indeed, Harvey Gerwig II, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, said he has no plan to challenge the rigidity of the islands' handgun restrictions. He said the organization instead will address the issue of delays in gaining permission to get a handgun.
Gerwig noted that Hawaii's law requires a person to fill out paperwork and make multiple trips to the police department before being allowed to own a handgun. He wants a one-stop, one-time process. However, the state's meticulous requirements are not unreasonable. They are a primary line of defense in determining whether an applicant has been convicted of a felony or involuntarily committed to a mental health facility, and therefore prohibited by federal law from obtaining a firearm.
Hawaii is among only four states that allow involuntary commitment if a mentally ill person poses an "imminent danger" to himself and others."
Ok....First thing that comes to mind, What about the "bearing" of arms? Hawaii has a "concealed permit" program, but it is "May-Issue", (read May-Not-Issue)....not Shall-Issue. Every couple of years Sen. Slom authors a bill to change that (the latest being SB-2495), without much support. Last time I read the 2A, it says "the right of the people to keep AND bear arms shall not be infringed".
43 states, either by permit or by law, allow open-carry of handguns. Why not here?
Only 6 states, to include Hawaii, REQUIRE registration of firearms. Some state courts and State AGs have ruled that registration is unconstitutional, or illegal based on the state laws. Why still Hawaii?
With respect to the state constitution on arms, word for word the same as the 2A, with 2 extra commas. Hawaii's laws aren't even in line with that. WHY?
Hawaii is considered by many groups to be one of the most RESTRICTIVE states in the nation. WHY?
And Harvey Gerwig II "said he has no plan to challenge the rigidity of the islands' handgun restrictions?" ......WHY???
http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/20100630_Hawaii_gun_laws_are_sound.html
"
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., who wrote the majority opinion in the 5-4 decision, acknowledged that it may "lead to extensive and costly litigation."
However, Hawaii Attorney General Mark Bennett has expressed confidence that the state's present gun controls would survive any legal challenge.
Indeed, Harvey Gerwig II, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, said he has no plan to challenge the rigidity of the islands' handgun restrictions. He said the organization instead will address the issue of delays in gaining permission to get a handgun.
Gerwig noted that Hawaii's law requires a person to fill out paperwork and make multiple trips to the police department before being allowed to own a handgun. He wants a one-stop, one-time process. However, the state's meticulous requirements are not unreasonable. They are a primary line of defense in determining whether an applicant has been convicted of a felony or involuntarily committed to a mental health facility, and therefore prohibited by federal law from obtaining a firearm.
Hawaii is among only four states that allow involuntary commitment if a mentally ill person poses an "imminent danger" to himself and others."
Ok....First thing that comes to mind, What about the "bearing" of arms? Hawaii has a "concealed permit" program, but it is "May-Issue", (read May-Not-Issue)....not Shall-Issue. Every couple of years Sen. Slom authors a bill to change that (the latest being SB-2495), without much support. Last time I read the 2A, it says "the right of the people to keep AND bear arms shall not be infringed".
43 states, either by permit or by law, allow open-carry of handguns. Why not here?
Only 6 states, to include Hawaii, REQUIRE registration of firearms. Some state courts and State AGs have ruled that registration is unconstitutional, or illegal based on the state laws. Why still Hawaii?
With respect to the state constitution on arms, word for word the same as the 2A, with 2 extra commas. Hawaii's laws aren't even in line with that. WHY?
Hawaii is considered by many groups to be one of the most RESTRICTIVE states in the nation. WHY?
And Harvey Gerwig II "said he has no plan to challenge the rigidity of the islands' handgun restrictions?" ......WHY???
