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HI HB2148
Bill
Status
1/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
Clift Tsuji
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 134-2(g) to allow military veterans to satisfy firearms training requirements for pistol and revolver permits using a DD Form 214 or 215 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
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Permits veterans with honorable discharge and documented qualification or marksmanship award with a service pistol to be deemed in full compliance with all training requirements for acquiring a permit.
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Removes the effective date restriction of July 1, 1995 from the statute, applying the requirements to all applicants going forward.
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Maintains existing alternative training pathways including hunter education courses, law enforcement agency courses, and certified firearms instructor courses requiring a minimum of two hours range training and four hours classroom instruction.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Firearm Permits; Military Veterans; Evidence of Training ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Carroll, Creagan, Nakashima, Takumi excused (5).
2/14/2014