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Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />Iuunf3 of crittiixtti `i <br />Wil Okabe <br />Managing Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />{Mite u � E :.:� ava)r <br />25 Aupuni Street„ Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawal'I 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokatole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />February 6, 2018 <br />Representative Gregg Takayama, Chair <br />Committee on Public Safety <br />Hawai'i State Capitol, Room 312 <br />Honolulu, HI 96813 <br />Dear Chair Nishimoto and Committee Members: <br />Re: HB 2228 Relating to Public Safety (Relinquishment of Firearms) <br />Hearing Date: 02/08/18 — 10:00 am; Conference Room 312 <br />I support HB 2228. The time immediately after a person is disqualified from <br />possessing a firearm can be stressful and hazardous, and therefore I agree that <br />surrender time should be shortened. <br />However, requiring that all firearms be turned in within twenty-four hours may be <br />too controversial to survive the legislative process. Strong testimony at an earlier <br />hearing on SB 2436 would tend to confirm that belief. <br />The grace period of 30 days, from disqualification to surrender, has apparently <br />been with us for a substantial period of time. Rather than risk that no progress will be <br />the result of too strong a stand, I would suggest that shortening the period from 30 to 14 <br />or 15 days would be a worthwhile step forward. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Mayor, County of Hawaii <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.. <br />