HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-26 Letter to Brian T. Taniguchi re SB 2046 Relating to Bump StocksHarry Ki
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February 26, 2018
Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 016
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Taniguchi and Committee Members:
Re: SB 2046 Relating to Bump Stocks
Hearing Date: 02/27/18 — 9:30 am; Conference Room 016
1 appreciate this opportunity to fully support S 2046.
1 initially had hope that even the most ardent firearm enthusiast believes there is
no legitimate need for devices that accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm.
That turned out to be hopelessly wrong. However, when the National Rifle Association
has a statement on its website that "The NRA believes that devices designed to allow
semi-automatic rifles to function like fully -automatic rifles should be subject to additional
regulations," it would seem the only issue left is exact wording.
If the NRA or others have better language than SB 2046, there is no reason it
should not be considered. However, until something better is proposed, 1 urge you to
approve 5: 2046.
We thank this Legislature for taking up this controversial but timely legislation.
Res ectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor, County of Hawaii
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