Oh yes....it's true.

NP Firearms on Kalakaua Street; right below Kalakaua Park.

Info from the Tribune Herald:

Husband-wife team Ilan and Michelle Kariv, an Israeli couple, aim to bring a new dimension to gun sales at NP Firearms. They moved to Hawaii Island four years ago after successfully establishing a business on Oahu building and operating electronic security systems for state facilities. Now they see an opportunity to provide more for the gun-buying public, including a wider variety of firearms for buyers to choose from.

“We’ll have a large variety of guns in all price ranges,” said Michelle Kariv, “including handguns and a wide variety and supply of ammunition.” Ammo, she said, is more difficult to get than the guns themselves. “We really want to have a presence downtown where people can actually see, touch and get a hands-on feel for what they want to buy. From a business standpoint, it’s the right thing to do. We’ll have a large, diverse inventory, scopes, bags, red dots (laser aiming devices), vests and safety equipment,” Ilan said.

North Pacific Firearms is located at 104 Kalakaua St. Call 933-GUNS (4867) or visit online at www.npfirearms.com.

Also related: Stueb’s Guns & Ammo, 7 Lukia St., unit 202, can be reached at 854-1981, or online at www.hiloguns.com.

Enjoy and BE SAFE!!

Semper Fi, Sgt C

Hi 2a Ohana,

The range is at the 37 mile marker in Pauuilo. On the Hamakua Highway, turn left at the Pauuilo Solid Waste Transfer station sign. It's less than 100 yards past the dump.
It is not club run, please malama aina and shoot pono....police your opala, bring an extra garbage bag or two and pick up anything else not attached to the ground or not from nature....
I live in Keaau, and I would not suggest you jump on a moped or scooter...that 37 miles is measured from downtown Hilo, btw.
Suggestions:
-practice extremely polite and respectful range etiquette, especially if you're sharing the area.
-no facilities, so "go" before.
-go early, there is not much room,
-I bring an extra table to stage and set up on...there is only one, (pretty well made) make shift bench.
-bring water, food and mosquito spray, those buggas swarm!
-if more than one or two of you go, a couple of chairs doesn't hurt.

Anyone else?

Aloha, Sgt C

Mahalo!

I'll swing by next week Tuesday.

Aloha, Frank

The Pauillo Range is No Ka Oi!!

It's been about a year since I was able to shoehorn some time and go shooting. We pulled up to the range and it was beautiful! It's been moved/weedwacked, cleared a little more on the sides, most shotgun casings and brass were policed, there was another long shooting bench installed (about 8 foot long), a 6 foot long table for all your gear and gun cases, and a garbage can. Plus, there were three target stands downrange, just waiting for the next set of shooters to hang their favorite targets and have some safe and responsible shooting!!! I even left my home made target stand set up...big enough for two silhouette targets!

The range sign was updated and said no glass targets, appliances or electronics, so I was glad to see some sort of limit on what can be brought and shot at...

My oldest son is a 1st Lt with the Marines, they just returned from Afghanistan 2 weeks ago (his 2nd tour), and his wife let him come up for a short visit. So he, my youngest son (19) and I loaded up this morning and headed out. We had both my Tactical Innovations 6.8, theTaurus PT-1911AL .45 and about 300 rounds of ammo for each! It was beautiful weather, didn't rain and had those crisp and breezy winds.

The biggest bummer was I forgot the damn mosquito spray! So be warned, those Pauillo ear screamers are spot on and never miss their target! If you get sweet blood and don't have any spray, your one itchy mutha-scratcha!

I took off the expensive Trijicon and dropped on a new (cheap) NC-Star 3-9/40 illuminated scope; and my son got is sighted in after 12 shots downrange. While he consistently made tight 1.5" groupings, my yougnest and I proved that lack of range time is proportionate to 4 inch groups off to the left due to poor breathing and snap trigger pulls! lol....After about another 40 shots each we tightened up the groups but mine were still an inch to the left, but still in the 9/10 ring. Interestingly, my youngest shot better groupings on rapid fire, than on the slow single shot placements....damn kid!!!

We then moved to a walking pistol course we laid out. Three target about 25 feet apart placed in a zig-zag so we could be moving downrange. That is some tough shooting, for sure. It's been a long time since I did tactical walking, it gets right back at your thighs and back after a few minutes!

We left after about 5 hours of shooring and went to Honoka'a for some lunch....a great day for sure.

Aloha, Sgt. C

Hi team!!!

I joined HDF, and donated....as I'm on Hawaii Island, I wait with baited breath to see the results of the suit.

When (not IF), when HDF is successful, it stands to reason the other islands should also be "next in line" for HDF legal action. Does anyone know (or have an opinion) if HDF is concurrently moving forward on the outer islands? or going to wait until the Honolulu suit is settled?

My manao is to file at all counties within a short timeframe as each Chief of Police has the decision making power. Who knows, Maui and Hawaii Island might be "easier" given the number of hunters we have with permits, etc. Firearms are seen differently in rural areas compared to urban.

Where do we get statisitics (HPD, FBI, etc) covering violent crimes against persons, property, etc. that is broken down by respective counties?

Aloha, and Semper Fi,

Frank/ SgtCUSMC

I'd say that if that helps bring a measure of comfort for pops, geeve em!

Im not sure about which branch your son's with, but anykind of training is good training. Great job for being there for him; I also have 2 hanai/step sons, one is an Army/Afghan vet, getting ready to go again in 4 mos.

My son left with the rest of his 1/3 Lava Dogs last month; his 2nd tour to Helmand Provence. My dad is a Marine vet, I'm a Marine vet, and now my oldest son is out there for God, Corps and Country. We've all been through this. Since I live in Hilo, I flew over to spend the last few days with him, his wife and my moo'puna...anyway, he and I spent some good times wala'au, shared thoughts and exchanged gifts. 

The Corps is very tight about bringing personal gear so we honored that. He soooo wanted to take my Taurus PT 1911 with him.

Anyway, best of luck to your son; I'll keep him in my Prayers.

Aloha, Sgt.C
Frank

Howzit Moku.

Can you give me directions to the Pauuilo range? Is there anything else we should know about access, etc.?

I'd be amiss if I didn't suggest great caution shooting anywhere on the mountains especially within any of the Volcano federal property, even during a hunting season/session. I've not gone for a couple years, but back in 05-06, friends and I went up Mauna Kea via Kaumana about 4 -5 times. I don't remember where, just a few of those trail/roads about 15-20 miles or so up the road (still in the winding/twisting area), and another time up the access roads a little below the 9000 foot welcome center. Nearly every time we were approached and I think we were left alone because someone in our group had a good, solid relationship with the officer.

We should also mention the unofficial, very unofficial spot down in Manuka, about the 87 mile marker. I think it's federal property, but I forget who can/might show up as law enforcement. It's right off the highway, and I've shot on both the makai and mauka areas. It's off road, about a couple hundred yards; a 4x4 is best due to the unimproved access roads. A car will make it, just be smart. There is nothing there, so bring everything you'll need. As it's NOT supervised, take great caution as motorcycles, off roaders and ATV are out n about. Please bring extra trash bags and malama aina, there are irresponsible a$$hole$ and sometimes it's a mess. The good part, safety wise, if there are several areas with huge natural berms as backdrops. I've shot there about 4 - 5 times per year and have never seem any patrol of any sort. Maybe I was lucky...

Moki...bust out the directions, brudda!

Aloha,

Semper Fi, Frank
Sgt C USMC

I was in the market for a 6.8 and was futtin around with a couple ordering options when my FFL called me. A 6.8 deal he was doing fell through and he offered it to me...so I jumped on it. She wasn't everything I wanted, but it was complete and on island....everything else was bolt ons so I didn't sweat it, though I paid more in the end.
 
I had my FFL complete assembling the upper and lower last year, and quickly put 20 rounds through her. She kicks just a hair more than the .223...that's it. A pleasure to drive! Honestly, I lucked out, right place at the right time. I've since added a 3-9x40 illuminated tactical short scope, quad rail and grip-pod, vortex flash hider. I've got the Crimson Trace lazer/light combo on the way, then I'm pau.
 
Ammo is a bitch, locally it's running $45-60 for a box of 20! I've mostly purchased ammo when I or ohana is on the mainland. Each adult can bring 11# in checked baggage, I came back last week and spend $20 per box...such a great deal for 200 rnds. I've got "XXXX" rounds locked up, and hate to think how much I spent; however I now have a reload set and will doing my own once I get out and hit the range.

Just joined...love the site. I'm looking to start an ongoing thread for us 6.8 SPC owners...good, bad, ugly, suggestions, etc.
 
Aloha, Sgt.CUSMC