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US Judge Blocks Hawaii’s Attempt to Ban Guns on Beaches

Marian RomainebyMarian Romaine
August 9, 2023
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US Judge Blocks Hawaii’s Attempt to Ban Guns on Beaches
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A recent attempt by Hawaii to implement a ban on firearms on its renowned beaches, along with other areas like banks, bars, and parks, has been blocked by a federal judge. Citing a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decision from last year that expanded gun rights, U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi in Honolulu ruled that these prohibitions could potentially infringe on the rights of gun owners with permits to carry firearms in public, as protected under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

The restrictions were introduced in response to a conservative-majority Supreme Court ruling in June 2022, which established that the Second Amendment’s guarantee of an individual’s right to “keep and bear arms” extends to carrying a handgun in public for self-defense. This ruling, known as New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, introduced a new standard for evaluating firearms laws, emphasizing that restrictions must align with the nation’s historical traditions of firearm regulation.

In an attempt to comply with this decision and reduce gun violence, Hawaii’s lawmakers passed a bill signed by Democratic Governor Josh Green in June. This bill aimed to prohibit firearms in “sensitive places.” However, the measure faced legal challenges from three Hawaii residents and the gun rights organization Hawaii Firearms Coalition, who argued that the restrictions violated their constitutional rights.

Hawaii’s Attorney General Anne Lopez’s office defended the law by asserting its alignment with historical gun regulations and its role in safeguarding public safety, particularly in crowded areas such as beaches.

While acknowledging the economic significance of beaches in Hawaii, Judge Kobayashi noted that the state did not present any evidence of a historical tradition of regulating or prohibiting firearm carrying on beaches.

Additionally, the judge found Hawaii’s ban on firearms in establishments serving alcohol, like bars and restaurants, problematic due to the Supreme Court’s interpretation of what constitutes a “historical tradition” of gun regulation.

Alan Beck, the plaintiffs’ attorney, praised the judge’s decision, stating that she applied Supreme Court precedent accurately and reached the appropriate conclusion.

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