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 level and protect its residents from the scale of violence these weapons make possible.
Related Bills:
SB401 SD2 HD1 CD2 – Prohibit assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. Allows possession of an assault rifle, assault shotgun, or detachable magazine with a capacity greater than ten rounds only when certain conditions are met.
See the latest updates on these bills in our "Daily State Bill Updates" spreadsheet.
