S.R. No. 7 Summary

• Opposes federal "concealed carry reciprocity" legislation, specifically S. 446 and H.R. 38 (115th Congress), that would require states to recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits.

• Objects to reciprocity laws that would remove state and local police authority to set public safety standards for concealed firearm carriers, allowing individuals from states with minimal requirements to carry in Hawaii.

• Notes Hawaii's stricter standards than many states, including mandatory safety training for all permit applicants, denial authority for applicants lacking good moral character, and prohibitions for convicted stalkers and domestic abusers.

• Identifies that 19 states allow concealed carry without safety training, 25 states cannot deny permits based on dangerous warning signs, and 12 states require no permits or training at all.

• Urges Hawaii's congressional delegation and U.S. Congress to oppose concealed carry reciprocity legislation and reaffirms support for common-sense gun laws that keep firearms away from dangerous individuals.