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Bill To Expand Gun Restrictions Is Headed For Full House Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Bill To Expand Gun Restrictions Is Headed For Full House

People convicted of misdemeanor stalking or sexual assault would not be allowed to possess firearms and ammunition.
Hawaii Lawmakers: No Guns For Stalkers Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Lawmakers: No Guns For Stalkers

A House bill would ban sales of firearms and ammunition to those convicted of misdemeanor stalking or sexual assault.
‘Smart Gun’ Technology Is Gaining Traction Kai Kloepfer, Creative Commons

‘Smart Gun’ Technology Is Gaining Traction

Personalized weapons technology can make a contribution to reducing death and injury from accidental or unauthorized weapons use.
Hawaii Ranks Low In Firearm Dependence Michael E. Cumpston via Wikimedia

Hawaii Ranks Low In Firearm Dependence

A new analysis by WalletHub shows Hawaii ranks near the bottom among all states in most gun-related measures.
Lowest Gun Death Rates? Yep, Hawaii Michael E. Cumpston via Wikimedia

Lowest Gun Death Rates? Yep, Hawaii

A new study says Hawaii still enjoys that distinction, along with Rhode Island. Alaska and Louisiana have highest gun-death rates.
Hawaii: 2nd Fewest Gun Dealers Per Capita Flickr.com

Hawaii: 2nd Fewest Gun Dealers Per Capita

Latest federal data finds 68,000 dealers nationwide, but just 140 in the islands.
Should Hawaii’s DLNR Cops Carry Semi-Automatic Weapons? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Should Hawaii’s DLNR Cops Carry Semi-Automatic Weapons?

Citing an increased risk of terrorism, conservation officers want more semi-automatic rifles and shotguns to protect the state's vast natural resources.
16 Gun Deaths: What’d Hawaii Reps Do? The Guardian

16 Gun Deaths: What’d Hawaii Reps Do?

Hawaii's congressional delegation is in sync when it comes to gun control, which may be part of why the Aloha State has so few gun-related deaths.
Hawaii, A Model For Gun Control? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii, A Model For Gun Control?

Gun smuggling is kind of hard when you're on an island in the middle of the ocean.
How Many People Have Police Killed So Far This Year?

How Many People Have Police Killed So Far This Year?

Since January, police in the United States have killed 745 and are on track to kill around 1,200 by the end of the year.