by Sandrine | Feb 25, 2026
Weak consequences for firearm violations such as illegal possession, trafficking, and straw purchases undermine every other gun safety measure on the books. Strengthening penalties for these types of gun-related offenses sends a clear signal: Hawaiʻi takes gun laws...
by Sandrine | Feb 25, 2026
Gun Violence Protective Orders (GVPOs) allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from people who pose a danger to themselves or others. They effectively help to prevent suicide and domestic violence homicides. But protective orders only work if they are consistently...
by Sandrine | Feb 25, 2026
Assault-style weapons are designed to cause maximum harm in minimum time. They have no legitimate civilian defense purpose, yet they are the weapon of choice in mass shootings across the country. Hawaiʻi has an opportunity to ban their sale and possession at the state...
by Sandrine | Feb 25, 2026
Gun violence is a public health crisis that claims more lives every year. Preventive measures like background check improvements, safe storage requirements, and waiting periods can put a brake on this evolution. In Hawaiʻi, we support state-level policies that address...
