Here we go again with the “common sense laws” line.
So semi auto, are they trying to take semi pistols too?
HB1303 and SB1334 have the exact same language, so for pistols:
2. By amending the definition of "assault pistol" to read:
""Assault pistol" means a semiautomatic pistol that accepts a detachable magazine and has [two] one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) An ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip;
(2) A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward hand grip, or silencer;
(3) A shroud that is attached to or partially or completely encircles the barrel and permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the second hand without being burned;
(4) A manufactured weight of fifty ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded;
DESERT EAGLE .50AE would be banned due to weight. (5) A centerfire pistol with an overall length of twelve inches or more; or
(6) It is a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm;
In essence, a basic GLOCK 17 could be banned because it carries the same dimensions as the GLOCK 18 which is full auto but not even available to citizens in Hawaii.These are the committees responsible for BOTH of these bills as noted. Contact each chair telling them why you oppose these measures and to request they do NOT receive a hearing.
STATE "I OPPOSE HOUSE BILL SB1303":
HOUSE PUBLIC SAFETY (PVM)
CHAIR
Gregg Takayama
House District 34
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 323
phone: 808-586-6340
fax: 808-586-6341
reptakayama@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Cedric Asuega Gates
House District 44
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 311
phone: 808-586-8460
fax: 808-586-8464
repgates@Capitol.hawaii.gov
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY (JUD):
CHAIR
Chris Lee
House District 51
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 302
phone: 808-586-9450
fax: 808-586-9456
replee@Capitol.hawaii.gov
VICE CHAIR
Joy A. San Buenaventura
House District 4
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 442
phone: 808-586-6530
fax: 808-586-6531
repsanbuenaventura@Capitol.hawaii.gov
TO STATE "I OPPOSE SENATE BILL SB1334":
SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Chair
Clarence K. Nishihara
Senate District 17
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 214
phone: 808-586-6970
fax: 808-586-6879
sennishihara@capitol.hawaii.gov
Vice Chair
Glenn Wakai
Senate District 15
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 407
phone: 808-586-8585
fax: 808-586-8588
senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY:
CHAIR
Karl Rhoads
Senate District 13
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 204
phone: 808-586-6130
fax: 808-586-6131
senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov
VICE Vice Chair
Glenn Wakai
Senate District 15
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 407
phone: 808-586-8585
fax: 808-586-8588
senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov