Hawaii Firearms Coalition (Read 17440 times)

punaperson

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #20 on: October 17, 2018, 07:31:32 AM »
Welcome to the club!  We need all the help we can get.  One of our extended long term goals is to get 5,000 testimonies within 48 hours on a big bill.  We got 500 in 3 weeks for the bump stocks, so we need 10x that in 1/10th the time.
Good goal. The unfortunate thing, for the foreseeable future anyway, is that you will only be attempting to get testimonies AGAINST "big bills" that attempt to further erode and steal the lawful exercise of our rights, because the bills that would restore the lawful exercise of our rights are never even given committee hearings for which testimony can be submitted. That will require a wholesale transformation of the Hawaii legislature (eliminate the Democrat/RINO supermajority). But we gotta start where we are. I applaud your efforts.

changemyoil66

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #21 on: October 17, 2018, 08:57:44 AM »
Good goal. The unfortunate thing, for the foreseeable future anyway, is that you will only be attempting to get testimonies AGAINST "big bills" that attempt to further erode and steal the lawful exercise of our rights, because the bills that would restore the lawful exercise of our rights are never even given committee hearings for which testimony can be submitted. That will require a wholesale transformation of the Hawaii legislature (eliminate the Democrat/RINO supermajority). But we gotta start where we are. I applaud your efforts.

True, but like you mentioned we need to start somewhere.  The sad part is for the bump stock bill, we had less than 500 testimonies.  500 out of thousands of gun owners out there.  Maybe if we had 5,000+ then it may have given them a 2nd thought.  Not really though, our law makers had already made up their minds.

Hopefully HIFICO will help gun owners change their attitudes.  I even talked to a NRA instructor about the bump stock bill and he didn't submit any testimony.  He had the defeated attitude.

zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #22 on: October 18, 2018, 01:45:04 PM »
2 free tickets to the FNRA Dinner banquet on Nov 11th.  Free for members who never attended before.

changemyoil66

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2018, 01:57:59 PM »
I would like to sign the petition.  Will be at the range def at the HDF shoot next sat.

zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #24 on: October 18, 2018, 07:37:19 PM »
Sign the petition at one of our gun rights industry partners, Honolulu Firearms and Range - https://www.facebook.com/honolulufirearms/

Friendly crew at HFR. Gun and accessory sales, and 15 yard indoor shooting range in the middle of Honolulu.

More partners are lining up to help protect gun rights.  Please support our partners.

     

2ahavvaii

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #25 on: October 19, 2018, 09:50:12 AM »
is there an online petition?

London808

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2018, 10:15:29 AM »
is there an online petition?

Untill we find an affordable secure method of doing so, no
"Mr. Roberts is a bit of a fanatic, he has previously sued HPD about gun registration issues." : Major Richard Robinson 2016

Flapp_Jackson

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #27 on: October 19, 2018, 10:27:13 AM »
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world;
the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.
Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
-- George Bernard Shaw

zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #28 on: October 19, 2018, 10:32:54 AM »
I prefer the handwritten petition and dont like the online ones..  Gets people out and gets the community working together.  Can talk to people to get their input and build awareness.  You dont get that with an online petition.

I tried change.org with the koko Head improvement petition.  It leads to bad habbits and laziness, by the organizors and signers.  Its a tool and has its place, just not now.
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zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #29 on: October 19, 2018, 10:34:35 AM »
The main point of the Hawaii Firearms Coalition is get people to be active.  After all we are a grassroots activism group.

2ahavvaii

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #30 on: October 19, 2018, 10:49:58 AM »
Untill we find an affordable secure method of doing so, no
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I prefer the handwritten petition and dont like the online ones..  Gets people out and gets the community working together.  Can talk to people to get their input and build awareness.  You dont get that with an online petition.

I tried change.org with the koko Head improvement petition.  It leads to bad habbits and laziness, by the organizors and signers.  Its a tool and has its place, just not now.

A pdf online version hosted on google drive would be sufficient too.  Then you can just post/email them the link, people can fill it out (by hand if that's what you want) and snail mail or email a scanned copy to you. 

I do get what you're saying about getting people to be more active though.  just a suggestion.

London808

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #31 on: October 19, 2018, 10:59:55 AM »
A pdf online version hosted on google drive would be sufficient too.  Then you can just post/email them the link, people can fill it out (by hand if that's what you want) and snail mail or email a scanned copy to you. 

I do get what you're saying about getting people to be more active though.  just a suggestion.

We have the form on the website for people to downaload and have friends and family etc.. fill out

http://hifico.org/petition-drive-2018/
"Mr. Roberts is a bit of a fanatic, he has previously sued HPD about gun registration issues." : Major Richard Robinson 2016

zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #32 on: October 19, 2018, 11:06:53 AM »
Prime Sports, another gun rights industry partner onboard and 2a petition signing location.

Great service from Henry.  FFL transfers and special orders available.  Check it out at Nimitz Business Center, ground floor.

www.primesportshawaii.com





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2ahavvaii

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #33 on: October 19, 2018, 11:17:03 AM »
We have the form on the website for people to downaload and have friends and family etc.. fill out

http://hifico.org/petition-drive-2018/

Nice!

I admit I looked for it, but apparently didn't look hard enough.  I will use that form.

changemyoil66

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #34 on: October 19, 2018, 11:21:24 AM »
Just went to HFR and signed, but left my address blank.  If you need it I can PM you.  That place has high foot traffic from non-gun owners (range rentals) and I didn't feel ok with my address on paper.

But now that I see you're at Prime, I would feel fine with putting my addy at a gun store.

zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #35 on: October 19, 2018, 11:30:19 AM »
Just went to HFR and signed, but left my address blank.

This isnt a legal petition so address is optional in this case.  I lookup your legislative district and write it down for the reps to see.  Looks more professional and sometimes the reps will contact constituants to talk.

I figure anyone can lookup anyone's address on the internet nowadays and China already has everyones personal info anyways.

zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #36 on: October 20, 2018, 07:47:39 AM »
At KHSC for the petition drive.  Come help out. 

http://hifico.org/petition-drive-2018/

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oldfart

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #37 on: October 21, 2018, 03:45:29 AM »
Sorry zip.
I got there waaayy late.
What, Me Worry?

zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #38 on: October 21, 2018, 06:15:14 AM »
Sorry zip.
I got there waaayy late.

No worries, 4 more weekends to go.  Range has been a bit emptier than usual lately.  Wonder if its a seasonal thing.  Was less than half full in the morning.

About a quarter way to the 2,000 signature goal.  May be possible with the gun stores and clubs helping out now.
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zippz

Re: Hawaii Firearms Coalition
« Reply #39 on: October 21, 2018, 06:42:25 AM »
2 more gun stores on board helping with the petition.

Danger Close Tactical - www.danger-close-tactical.com in Nuuanu.  Open on weekday evenings and good After work stopover with great service from Dwayne.  Good prices on special order items and FFLs.  Only place in Hawaii where you can buy a firearm and get shave ice at the same time.




If you are an outdoorsman, J Hara Store (www.jharastore.com) in Kaimuki is your store. Specializing in hunting, fishing, diving, and archery. Good selection of firearms, ammo, and accessories.





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