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Koko Head Shooting Complex still closed, so what? JUST GET THE GUNS AND GEAR YOU WANTED IN THE INTERIM & ENJOY THE SAVINGS WHILE WE AREN'T ABLE TO GO THERE and then when it reopens, you'll be ready to enjoy!
KOKO HEAD SHOOTING COMPLEX CLOSED FOR BERM RENOVATION Link: KokoHead berm renovation " anticipated to reopen April 2023 "
*** Store Schedule may vary this week *** check below for this week's schedule updates to be posted [ check here for shop schedule, not Google! you also can call shop for updates ] [ usually, the shop schedule is M-F 12-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm ]
March 26 Sun Closed March 27 Prince Kuhio Day Mon 12-5pm Tue, Wed 12-5:30pm Thu, Fri 12-5pm April 1 Saturday 11am-4pm April 2 Sunday 12-4pm
March-April 2023 Go thru longgun and handgun procedures required to get guns you wanted NOW! Word is there will be horrible changes & additions in permit-to-acquire requirements expected June or July - procrastinating consumers will be SOOL if it starts in May!!
Training is the Priority
Guns purchased / unclaimed / not arranged for shipment to FFLs in other states after 60 days will be subject to sale or disposition. These guns are subject to storage fees. Handguns $1/day, Longguns $2/day. Storage fees will apply to any claim for firearms. Firearms left over 60 days are forfeit, will be sold, and cannot be claimed by anyone.
Serious issue that has been increasing over the past 6 years: There have been some individuals (most were in the military) claim chargeback disputes on card transactions months after they had guns sent over or shipped out, then left the islands - and in each incident (averaging $50 ~ $100) it already is taken out of my business account. How can gunshops prevent such malicious acts? This has happened on non-gun items as well! And this is in the sanctity in the world of firearms? What kind of a gun owner disputes a gunshop's operational costs when charges provided a service on their gun(s)?
THIS IS WHY CURRENT POLICY IS CASH ONLY FOR: TRANSFER FEES AND SHIPPING COSTS
FFL transfer fees and shipping costs: CASH Any merchandise purchases under $20: CASH
Training is the Priority
If you are concerned about personal protection, safeguarding your family and being prepared, why would you take ANY advice from those who do not continuously train and progress in that manner?
March 27, 2023 BE AWARE OF THESE DEVELOPMENTS: Update from: Todd Yukutake
Director, Hawaii Firearms Coalition
HB984/SB1230 - CCW, Permit to Acquire, Prohibited Persons These bills will have a severe impact on many aspects of firearms ownership. HB984 was copied into the previously slightly milder SB1230, so they are almost the same now. This bill will likely pass and become law this summer with a tentative start date of July 1st. Besides the sensitive places CCW ban statewide, this bill will:
1. Everyone will need to retake their firearms safety training to acquire a handgun. Hunters ed would no longer apply to handgun permits. The training class expires after four years, instructors need to be approved by PD to give the class, and there is additional content required in the course. The good news is other instructor certifications like USCCA might be accepted.
2. Long gun permit to acquire training now requires training, either a firearms safety course, hunters ed, military training, etc. The training is valid for four years.
3. There may be a time period when people will be unable to purchase a handgun, starting on the expected July 1st implementation date. Policies, procedures, forms, instructor approvals may not be ready in time. For example, Honolulu PD's Rule 57 CCW changes took 3-4 months to go through the public review process. Other counties didn't go through the same process, but they
4. Recent fIrearms safety/CCW class & training may be invalid after July 1st. Pending applications might not be approved. Even if instructors added in the required extra content into their class now, instructors would not be approved by PD's under the new law and PD's have some discretion to add extra training requirements.
5. Permit to acquire may take longer than the current 14 days. This bill extends the approval period from 20 days to 40 days. Police will need to gather references and conduct interviews. They will intrude into your life and go through your entire mental health history. They must judge an application through subjective standards based on "essential character and temperament" instead of the current black and white criminal convictions. If you're references say you get enraged or do reckless things, your permit could be denied.
6 Many of these requirements affect CCW applications too. One of the bright sides is a 4 year statewide CCW license change.
7. Newly prohibited persons - Person's with a harassment, reckless endangering, or ANY gun crime convictions will be prohibited from touching firearms. They will need to transfer their firearms to other persons, sell them, or turn them into the police. The good news is that non-felony convictions will not apply to firearms prohibitions anymore except for Federal prohibitions.
There will no doubt be legal action against this new law. However legal action can take years to settle and we have to live with these infringements in the meantime. There is a good chance the US Supreme Court will take up the New York lawsuit next year which should clear up many of these restrictions fairly quickly. However other restrictions will have to go through the entire legal process and take years to settle. Some others will stay in place.
I'm trying to get the implementation date pushed back a few months so that there will be no interruption of permits and licenses. If you plan on buying a gun, do it now. If you took a CCW course or testing recently, apply for your license quickly as I'm not sure if pending applications under the current law will be honored after July 1st.
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It is important to secure firearms, parts and ammo: Always be prepared; the evil and undesirable will continue unseen...
Everyone must recognize unstoppable measures are in the future
No gun laws will stop evil doers from conducting their crimes
Only the good citizens will be affected by firearm restrictions
Why can't the majority of Americans acknowledge that fact?
Remember what I posted way back in 2016 at beginning of Trump's term: Everyone must recognize unstoppable measures are in the future
Media, celebrities, and now an incredible number of younger citizens - this is the unimaginable yet real outcome of what I referred to in 2016: "Everyone must realize that unstoppable measures are in the future..." Always more misdirected anti-gun sentiment and frenzied social media; accumulated public outcry resulting from tragic events involving firearms You or I or any good person - cannot guarantee stopping all evil or evil doers. No additional restrictions or legislation could protect everyone every second.
Handgun purchases require 'notarized training certificate' and a two week waiting period. Rifles and shotguns require a longgun permit. No one wants to deal with these procedures but they are required and must be done along with filling out Federal fm 4473 upon pickup. For rifles/shotguns: It takes two weeks to get a longgun permit and then it's good for a year. - Firearm registration procedures with HPD - I do not offer 'military or law enforcement discounts' because everyday prices are low enough. I don't have items marked up high then offer a discount to give an impression of lower prices. Repeat customers receive further discounts. Active NRA/LIFE instructors receive discounts. That is how I believe it should be, and those who understand the concept will agree.
* * * * * * * * * * * * The final symbol of freedom in America is the right to own firearms. I sell products ethically. I don't merchandise unnecessary items or steer customers wrong by sales pitching firearms and related accessories the way most shops do nationwide. Firearms are serious. For defense, hunting, even shooting as a hobby: when you've had enough of the BS in the firearm industry, you'll get honest answers and experience here. - Why I have a different approach to firearms and equipment sales -
SSF 2019 was held July 20 & 21 at Koko Head Shooting Complex
Hawaii Rifle Association presents the annual Shooting Sports Fair. Many firearms along with archery and airsoft venues were enjoyed by the public including numerous youth and multitudes of interested first-time SSF attendees!
Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in this annual event!
Hunting & Fishing 2018: Sunday Sept 16 at Koko Head Shooting Complex Held every fall, the Hawaii Hunter Education Program and Hawaii Food Bank presents an annual event to celebrate National Hunting & Fishing Day. Canned food and cash donations are accepted for activity coupons to enjoy firinng various centerfire and .22 cal rifles/handguns, cowboy action firearms and shotgun trap shooting. This year H&F was Sunday only at KokoHead. Thanks to all volunteers and attendees who support the annual event helping Hawaii Food Bank feed the hungry! { Benefit for Hawaii Food Bank; participation was thru canned goods and $$ donations }
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