S.C.R. No. 9 Summary

• Requests Hawaii's congressional delegation and the U.S. Congress to oppose federal "concealed carry reciprocity" legislation, specifically S. 446 and H.R. 38 from the 115th Congress.

• Opposes reciprocity laws that would remove state and local police authority to set public safety standards for concealed firearm carry in public.

• Notes that Hawaii requires safety training and permits applicants to be denied based on lack of good moral character, while 19 states allow concealed carry without any safety training and 25 states do not screen for dangerous warning signs like domestic violence or mental health concerns.

• States that reciprocity would force Hawaii to accept concealed carry permits from individuals including those with no training, violent misdemeanor records, stalking convictions, or domestic violence convictions, potentially putting local law enforcement at risk.

• Reaffirms support for common-sense gun legislation to keep firearms out of dangerous hands and maintain standards requiring proper safety training and background checks for concealed carry in Hawaii.