Hawaii Law Passed Against Seizure

SENATE BILLS THAT PASSED THE LEGISLATURE
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SB0358 SD1 HD2 (HSCR 1122-10) RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Introduced by: Slom S
Establishes provisions relating to prohibition against seizure of firearms or ammunition during emergency or disaster, suspension of permit or license. Prohibits any person or government entity to seize or confiscate, under any civil defense, emergency, or disaster relief powers or functions conferred, or during any civil defense emergency period, or during any time of national emergency or crisis, any firearm or ammunition and permit or license of any individual who is lawfully permitted to carry or possess the firearm or
ammunition and who carries, possesses, or uses the firearm or ammunition in a lawful manner and in accordance with the criminal laws of this State. -- Amends provisions relating to civil defense powers, in general. -- SB0358 HD2
Committee Reports: SSCR 143 (PSM) SSCR 728 (JGO) HSCR 879-10 (PBS) HSCR 1122-10 (JUD)
Current Status: Apr-16 10 Received by the Governor
Section Affected: 134- (1 SECTION), 128-6

http://hawaii.gov/lrb/legis10/passed10.pdf

I find it funny that a State would have to pass a law that is aimed at protecting a constitutional right. That confiscation crap that went on in La during Katrina was a clear violation of the 2a and shows the path that or government is clearly taking. Laws protecting rights. Whoda thunk it!

That's great, one of the reasons I was not wanting to move back there was because of their restrictive laws.

Yes, the gun laws are strict here in Hawaii. In my wallet is my Gun Registration form. I have a 3 page photo ID call a Permit to Acquire Long Guns. I have a hunting license in my wallet and an orange hat and vest. Illuminating the game is illegal, so before I got my laser sight, I called a State biologist to ask for clarification. He approved the laser slug gun sight for the 20 gauge. I thanked him politely. I want a pistol to carry openly on my acres but a CCW permit is needed to even get a pistol at all. I don't want to conceal a handgun while shopping in Hilo, I want a holster on my land, but no, that is not even discussed in the laws. This new Bill against confiscation may be a reaction to the realities of Katrina, and a wake up call to sane legislators to become articulate someday.