HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-18 Letter to Clarence K. Nishihara and Glenn Wakai HB 720, HD1 Relating to Firearms
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Wil Okabe
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Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
March 18, 2019
Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair
Senator Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair
Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs
Dear Chair Nishihara, Vice Chair Wakai, and Committee Members:
RE: HB 720, HD1 Relating to Firearms
HB 720, HD1 would require that lost, stolen, or destroyed firearms be reported. While this
provision might be of limited value, since enforcement would depend upon a showing that the
individual knew a firearm was missing, it is perfectly reasonable that an obligation to report be
mandated, and gun owners be aware of the expectations that are placed upon them.
I have no doubt that some will find this too onerous a restriction on their right to bear arms, but
I would argue that it is a perfectly reasonable obligation to impose.
It appears to me that the prior committees have drawn a fair and proper balance between the
rights of gun owners and society’s interest in safety. I urge you to act favorably on HB 720, HD1.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Kim
MAYOR