Yes, it used to be planned on Kona side, by Waikoloa. But all the hotels/resorts complained about it, so I don't know where that plan is heading. Probably in the toilet.
On my previous visit at Stueb's Guns & Ammo in Hilo about a month ago, they mentioned to me that the plans were to have the range near Hilo side, up saddle road by mile marker 6. He said something about it needing to get an approval from the DLNR board. And it seemed likely and that folks 'higher up' were serious about it. Serious enough that resources were spent to bring in some contractor folks onsite to assess the cost of the project and some key people were invited to do some shooting up there for demonstration purposes. Apparently they are looking at possibly a shooting distance of up to 200 yards. That's what I know thus far. Keeping my hopes high because we really need this!
Thanks for the info. I just moved from Oahu to big island, and now I don't have a legal way to shoot. I talked to someone and he said I should look into getting my hunting license. I have a wife and 2 daughters and I just want them to start shooting with me. I've heard about private land and that place that starts with an "m", but I don't want to drive too far from Hilo and I don't want to skirt the law. I even heard that big island law enforcement has a hard time training. I used to live in ewa , and x-ring was a "blessing" for us on the west side.
Pro: if your already in RB, better changes on getting a deal on a used gun.
Why: Guys that don't want to be in RB won't buy a gun even if the price is good. Guys in RB won't buy a gun because they are broke from all the earlier great deals
ATF says it is legal because it is not a short barrel shotgun HPD says it is not legal because it is a short barrel shotgun
Figures. And now the taxpayers have to pay for keaolahs attorney because they have to pay for all of their mortgages and other debt. Price of living in Paradise.
Thanks for your thoughts. And yes, I bought in my M4 from Mississippi last year. The gun store did not track the serial number, the airline/airport at both Mississippi and Honolulu did not track the serial number. If I was a criminal, I could have kept my gun without any one knowing. But, I am a law abiding conservative/ citizen/veteran who obeys the law. More laws do not lower crime when it is the criminals who use them in their favor. Right now I'm in Oklahoma and I am so envious of these guys that can carry in Walmart. All the while no one is getting shot and is actually lettering criminals from robbing innocent citizens.
CONS of being in CRAPBACK Paying $42 (potentially every time you register if the police decide to do so) Singing a waiver of your 4th and 5th amendment rights : Yep thats right that consent form is a waviare on your rights, yo give them consent to search you when they want and to take possession (ownership) of your finger prints Being accused of every crime ever committed that is ran through the FBI's systems : Your fingerprints are stored in a CRIMINAL database and ran against crimes to see if you committed them, Making you a suspect in every crime just because you own a gun Giving Hawaii consent to do whatever they want with your fingerprints for any lawful (Pretty much Whatever they want) reason Your now in a federal gun registry : Feds decide to ban semi autos ? They now have your name and personal information to come and take them (not that Hawaii wouldn't give that info from its registration info)
If you buy a firearm in the mainland and dont register it its a misdemeanor. You would only get caught if you told people.
Thanks for your thoughts. And yes, I bought in my M4 from Mississippi last year. The gun store did not track the serial number, the airline/airport at both Mississippi and Honolulu did not track the serial number. If I was a criminal, I could have kept my gun without any one knowing. But, I am a law abiding conservative/ citizen/veteran who obeys the law. More laws do not lower crime when it is the criminals who use them in their favor. Right now I'm in Oklahoma and I am so envious of these guys that can carry in Walmart. All the while no one is getting shot and is actually lettering criminals from robbing innocent citizens.
I'm confused, are you NOT planning on bringing the shotgun back to HI? If you do, you have to register it within 5 days and here comes the Rapback man....
If I do buy one I will bring it back, then have to register and join the rapback club. If I just stop buying guns, now then l can save $42.
I already have 3 guns registered: an M4, a Ruger 10/22, and a Sign P220/.45. These were all registered pre-rapback. The only gun I need to make my collection complete is a shotgun. I am currently in the mainland for training and was interested in getting my shotgun here (cheaper/don't need a new long gun permit).
They just want more reason to take our guns away from us. If I wasn't born and raised in Hawaii with family ties. I definitely would move to a red state.
So I guess the snowflakes are going to make them illegal. Just like a how an ar15 looks like a military weapon And they argue the public should not need one. But you can pick up a wood hunting rifle and kill just the same. I live in Hilo but am im Oklahoma right now for school. Everyone here open/conceal carries.
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