Maybe we should try a different approach to change the laws about CCW in Hawaii. I visit the Stolen Stuff Hawaii (SSH) facebook and it seems that in the comments about people getting robbed, 90% support and call for CCW. And about 10% who do not support the 2a and want more restrictions.
A lot of the people who are apposed to CCW, have the same mentality as our law makers who are anti 2a. They don't think Hawaii needs it and our crime isn't that bad compared to the mainland. They're afraid of Hawaii being the wild west. They don't understand use of force laws.
So since SSH is recognized by the state (they get awards often), maybe we can work with Michael Kitchens (founder of SSH) to show our law makers that there is a "need" and people do "want" CCW. Just have them read the comments sections. But granted a lot of people on the site do not also know what the law specifically states about places to keep guns, other tools for self defense (ask about tasers, wasp spray, etc...), and use of forces, but still support CCW.
He seems pro 2a so I'm sure he will be aboard if it doesn't conflict with the SSH FB page.
But more "senior" firearms owners would be needed to lead this endeavor if we do it, because I am a noob still to the culture.