News Release from Hawaii Rifle Association, March 16, 2016
Decision on all three BAD gun bills heard by the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs was deferred until next Tuesday, March 22.
IT IS TIME FOR ACTION! WE NEED TO KILL THESE BILLS BEFORE THEY MOVE FORWARD AND IT'S TOO LATE.
Contact the Committee Chair, Senator Clarence Nishihara at sennishihara@capitol.hawaii.gov , or call him at 808-586-6970 or fax him at 586-6879.
Also, contact the Committee Vice Chair, Senator Will Espero at senespero@capitol.hawaii.gov , or call him at 808-586-6360 or fax him at 808-586-6361.
Let them know your concerns and displeasure.
You should also contact your district Representative and Senator if you are a registered voter. If you aren't sure who that is, go to: www.capitol.hawaii.gov and on the upper right of the page, enter your street name where it says "Find your legislator". This is an election year and they need to know that you vote and you are watching how they vote on bills affecting your Second Amendment rights. Be sure to identify your district in all contacts with your legislators.
The bills are:
- HB 625, HD1 - Misdemeanor Stalking (includes unwanted text messages, calls, and emails) disqualifies ownership, possession, or control of a firearm
- HB 626, HD 1 - Consumption of any alcohol (no quantification identified) while in possess of a firearm is a misdemeanor
- HB 2629, HD2 - Enrolls all firearm applicants in the federal Rap Back system at the cost of the firearm applicant, about $50.
MAHALO,
HARVEY GERWIG, LEGISLATIVE LIAISON and PRESIDENT, HRA
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