HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-06 Letter to Gregg Takayama re HB 2228 Relating to Public Safety (Relinquishing of Firearms)Harry Kim
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February 6, 2018
Representative Gregg Takayama, Chair
Committee on Public Safety
Hawai'i State Capitol, Room 312
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Nishimoto and Committee Members:
Re: HB 2228 Relating to Public Safety (Relinquishment of Firearms)
Hearing Date: 02/08/18 — 10:00 am; Conference Room 312
I support HB 2228. The time immediately after a person is disqualified from
possessing a firearm can be stressful and hazardous, and therefore I agree that
surrender time should be shortened.
However, requiring that all firearms be turned in within twenty-four hours may be
too controversial to survive the legislative process. Strong testimony at an earlier
hearing on SB 2436 would tend to confirm that belief.
The grace period of 30 days, from disqualification to surrender, has apparently
been with us for a substantial period of time. Rather than risk that no progress will be
the result of too strong a stand, I would suggest that shortening the period from 30 to 14
or 15 days would be a worthwhile step forward.
Respectfully submitted,
Mayor, County of Hawaii
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