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Hawaii Firearm Permits – Fisher v. Kealoha (2011)
In yesterday’s Fisher v. Kealoha (D. Haw. Apr. 19, 2011), the district court let plaintiff proceed with his Second Amendment claim, in a way that suggests plaintiff might well win. In December 1997, Kirk Fisher pled guilty to two counts of misdemeanor “harassment” of his wife (who is apparently still his wife), and was placed on probation for six months. As part of his probation, he had to surrender his guns, but after the probation was over, the court ordered that the guns be returned, so long as that was consistent with Hawaii law and federal law; and the police department did indeed return them.
But in Fall 2009, Fisher asked for a license to buy another gun — Hawaii requires such a license — but the police department said no, and indeed ordered him to dispose of his current … Read More »
CGF Sues Los Angeles Sheriff
San Carlos, CA (March 9, 2012) – Continuing its Carry License Sunshine and Compliance Initiative, The Calguns Foundation (CGF) has filed a lawsuit today in Los Angeles Superior Court against Los Angeles Sheriff Leroy “Lee” Baca, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and Los Angeles County. The case, entitled Jennifer Lu, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., challenges the Sheriff’s ban on accepting and processing applications for carry licenses submitted by city residents.
The Calguns Foundation is joined in the lawsuit, by three individual plaintiffs.
“Sheriff Baca made the unfortunate decision to repeat historical failure,” noted CGF Chairman Gene Hoffman. “Apparently, the Sheriff and County do not feel bound to follow the precedent they set when the California Court of Appeals ruled against them in 1976. We look forward to refreshing their memory.”
In the case of Salute v. … Read More »
2012 Semi-Annual Hawaii Historic Arms Show
What’s that?
A Gun Show??
The Hawaii Historic Arms Show is coming up next weekend, and the Hawaii Defense Foundation would like to see you there! The show will feature various displays of modern and historic arms, as well as the opportunity to buy or trade guns and accessories. (Hawaii firearms permit laws apply). The Foundation will have a booth, so stop by and say hello (we want to see you). You may also schedule a Basic Pistol course, join the HDF, get information on our next Fun Shoot, or just talk story.
We look forward to meeting you!
For current members, we will have our membership cards finally in – so please come pick yours up!
Hawaii Historic Arms Gun Show Info
Date: March 17th & 18th
Location: Neal S Blaisdell Center, Honolulu
Hours: Saturday, 17 March- 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, 18 … Read More »
Baker v. Kealoha et. al Hearing Date
As March rolls around, many of us are looking forward to the 21st. On this date, we will finally have an opportunity to go into the Federal District Court of Hawaii for the Baker v. Kealoha et. al. case regarding violations of our Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights. So who is ready? I know we are – it’s been a long time coming.
So what can we expect? We will have a variety of hearings and arguments for the motions that are set forth. On the table is the Motion to Dismiss from the State and the County, a request for the judgment on pleadings by the State, and our request for a preliminary injunction against them enforcing these unconstitutional laws for the duration of the case. The hearings will go through and the State and … Read More »
Clark Neily – Heller(co-counsel) Event 05 NOV 2011.
Hawaii Defense Foundation presents
Clark Neily
co-counsel in D.C. v. Heller
“Gun Litigation and Judicial Engagement”
On November 5th at 5:30 p.m. Clark Neily will be conducting a presentation for the Hawaii Defense Foundation on Gun Litigation and Judicial Engagement. Every day, judges are taking it upon themselves to distort the meaning and spirit of the United States Constitution, especially in the realm of the Second Amendment. Clark will be conducting a presentation to help explain some of this and how it can affect you as a firearm owner. Mr. Neily has graciously offered his assistance in this event. Proceeds will be put towards the Foundations litigation efforts in the State of Hawaii to support our firearms lawsuit (Baker v. Kealoha et. al).
About the Speaker:
Clark Neily is a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice. He litigates economic liberty, property rights, school choice, … Read More »
Firearm Safety Course – Oct. 9 – 2011
The Foundation will be conducting a firearms training course on the 9th of October. This is a great opportunity to get you or someone you know the hands on experience required by State law and conduct your pistol safety course.
This course is a basic introduction to firearms. While it teaches marksmanship principals, it is mostly designed to ensure that you understand the basics of handgun safety in general, so that you may safely operate and keep your firearm.
How to Sign-up for your Firearm Training:
If you would like to register and signup for this course, please open this link here at nrainstructors.org.
Step 1: under “Basic Courses” click the “Select All.”
Step 2: under the “Or Search by State:” select Hawaii, and then “search.”
Locate the pistol training course being … Read More »
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