08-01-2017, 10:08 AM
islandlvg is right; I don't own a gun. Why not? Don't need one here. Safe and secure with alternative techniques.
At some point in the weapons chain, illegal gun owners get guns from legal gun owners.
I feel totally safe with Hawaii's strong gun laws (Felt even safer in New Zealand where even the police don't carry)
BTW; Combat Veteran, IIcorp 1971. Expert Marksman with M-16, 38 revolver and Colt 1911.
I agree with you about responsible gun owners, but feel that the Gun Lobby discourages any sensible standards or control. Believe me; the more legal guns on the Big Island will trickle down and become more illegal guns.
I support Hawaii's strong gun laws, view Sunday's shooting as an aberration, and feel that more guns in the midst of a family crowd would have been potentially disastrous. (especially when in the possession of well meaning cowboys without adequate weapons and tactics training)