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08/10/2026

HAWAII CCW UPDATE: SENSITIVE-PLACE RESTRICTIONS CAN NOW BE ENFORCED

Today, August 10, the Ninth Circuit issued its new opinion in Wolford v. Lopez following the case’s return from the U.S. Supreme Court.

As a result, the preliminary injunction that had prevented Hawaii from enforcing portions of its sensitive-place law has been removed.

CCW holders can no longer legally carry under that injunction in: bars, restaurants serving alcohol, beaches, parks, playgrounds, state and county recreational facilities, and exclusive parking areas adjacent to those locations.

The injunction remains in effect for banks and financial institutions, bank parking areas, certain shared/nonexclusive government parking lots, and Hawaii’s private-property default rule.

This is an important change for Hawaii CCW holders. Places where enforcement had previously been blocked by the federal injunction can now once again be enforced as sensitive places under Hawaii law.

07/27/2026

🍗 WINGSTOP TELLS GUN OWNERS TO “STOP” SPENDING THEIR MONEY

The Wingstop location in Pearl City has posted “No Guns Allowed” signs, making it clear that lawful concealed carry license holders are not welcome

These signs do not stop criminals. Someone intending to commit a robbery or other violent crime is not going to turn around because they saw a sign on the door.

The people who will follow the sign are the law-abiding customers who went through Hawaii’s licensing process to legally carry a concealed firearm.

It is important to point out that this is NOT a Wingstop corporate policy. This decision was made locally by the owner or management of the Pearl City location. Other Wingstop locations should not automatically be assumed to have the same policy.

Businesses have the right to decide what they allow on their property. Customers also have the right to decide where they spend their hard-earned money.

If a business decides it doesn’t want lawful gun owners carrying on its property, gun owners can decide to take their money somewhere else.

🍗 Wingstop says stop. Gun owners can do exactly that: stop spending there.

07/17/2026

Is the Honolulu Police Department ignoring the U.S. Supreme Court?

On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court made clear that the government cannot impose a blanket prohibition on firearm rights simply because someone is, or was, a medical ma*****na patient. Instead, the government must make an individualized determination that a person poses a danger to themselves or others through their habitual use of ma*****na. Simply holding, or having previously held, a medical ma*****na card is not enough by itself to justify denying someone’s Second Amendment rights.

Despite that decision, we have now received direct evidence that the Honolulu Police Department continues to deny firearm permits and rights based solely on an individual’s current or former medical ma*****na card status.

If that is occurring, it raises serious questions about whether HPD has updated its policies to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling.

If you have been denied a firearm permit or firearm rights by the Honolulu Police Department after June 18, 2026, and your current or previous medical ma*****na card was cited as the reason, please contact Hawaii Fi****ms Coalition. We can put you in contact with attorneys who are interested in pursuing enforcement of the Supreme Court’s ruling.

If you have experienced a similar denial from the Maui, Kauai, or Hawaii County Police Departments, we encourage you to reach out as well. We want to determine whether these denials are occurring elsewhere in the state and help connect affected individuals with legal counsel.

07/15/2026

Another Maui Grocery Store Jumps on the Anti-Gun Bandwagon

Island Grocery Depot in Lahaina has decided to post a “No Fi****ms Permitted on Premise” sign, sending a clear message that law-abiding concealed carry permit holders are not welcome.

These signs do not stop criminals. They do not stop violent offenders. They only affect the people who follow the law. Hawaii’s concealed carry license holders have completed extensive background checks, fi****ms training, and met every requirement the state has imposed. Criminals, by definition, do not follow these signs.

With an estimated 20% of Hawaii homes containing at least one firearm, businesses should think carefully before turning away a significant portion of the community. If a business chooses to adopt this policy, that is their right. It is also our right to choose where we spend our money.

If you value the Second Amendment, individual liberty, and supporting businesses that welcome law-abiding citizens, consider shopping elsewhere. Every dollar you spend is a vote for the kind of businesses you want to support.

If you would like to respectfully share your opinion, call Island Grocery Depot Lahaina at (808) 866-5020 and let them know your hard-earned dollars will be spent at businesses that respect the rights of responsible, law-abiding citizens. Be polite, be professional, and let them know why they have lost your business.

07/10/2026

Following a Supreme Court decision, Hawaii businesses face a tough choice between banning fi****ms or risking lost revenue from gun owners.

Read more here: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/private-properties-gun-policy/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KHON2_News

07/07/2026

An Open Letter to Hawaii Businesses and Business Owners

As businesses across Hawaii consider whether to post “No Fi****ms Allowed” signs, we ask that you take a moment to carefully consider the long-term impact of that decision.

Hawaii is home to more than 150,000 registered firearm owners, meaning approximately 20% of households have at least one firearm. Many of those individuals are your customers, your neighbors, and members of your community.

It’s important to understand who these signs actually affect.

They do not stop criminals. Criminals ignore laws every day, and they are unlikely to change their behavior because of a sign on a door.

Instead, these signs primarily affect the people who have gone through Hawaii’s concealed carry licensing process. To obtain a license, applicants must pass extensive background checks, including criminal history and mental health reviews. They must also complete state-approved training and demonstrate firearm proficiency to standards established by their county’s Chief of Police. These are among the most thoroughly vetted members of the public.

Before posting a sign, ask yourself one simple question:

Who is more likely to change their behavior because of it?

Those who oppose civilian firearm ownership will almost certainly continue shopping at your business whether you allow lawful concealed carry or not. A sign does not influence where they choose to spend their money.

Law-abiding firearm owners are different. If they are legally carrying a firearm, they cannot enter your business. Many will simply shop somewhere else. Others will choose to boycott businesses that prohibit lawful concealed carry and will encourage their family, friends, and fellow firearm owners to do the same.

Every business has the right to establish policies for its property. We respect that right. We simply ask that you make that decision with a full understanding of the potential consequences.

Before placing a sign on your front door, consider whether it will actually improve safety or simply drive away loyal, law-abiding customers while doing nothing to deter those who intend to break the law.

Respectfully,

Hawaii Fi****ms Coalition

07/04/2026

Big Island Gun Owners: Take Notice

KTA Super Stores on the Big Island has begun posting "No Fi****ms Allowed" signs at its locations, banning lawfully licensed concealed carry holders from possessing fi****ms anywhere on its property.

Over the last few years, thousands of concealed carry licenses have been issued across Hawaii, and that number is expected to continue growing as more citizens choose to legally exercise their constitutional right to self-defense.

The reality is that these signs do nothing to stop criminals. A criminal willing to commit robbery, assault, or murder has never been deterred by a "No Fi****ms Allowed" sign. The only people affected by these policies are the law-abiding citizens who have passed background checks, met Hawaii's legal requirements, and obtained a concealed carry license. These signs don't disarm criminals. They simply advertise the business's anti-gun policy.

What's even more concerning is that KTA's policy extends beyond the store itself. According to the posted notice, the prohibition also applies to its parking lots and private walkways, preventing lawful gun owners from even securing their firearm in their vehicle while shopping. For many concealed carry license holders, that effectively means they cannot patronize KTA at all.

Every private property owner has the right to establish policies for their property, and customers have the same right to decide where they spend their money.

If you disagree with KTA's policy, let your voice be heard. We encourage you to respectfully contact KTA Super Stores and let them know how this policy affects your decision to shop there.

Email: [email protected]

Will this policy change where you shop? Let us know in the comments.

07/03/2026

You’re alone in the woods. Who would you rather encounter: a bear or an ATF agent?

07/02/2026

WILL HAWAII FORCE CONCEALED CARRY HOLDERS TO ANNOUNCE THEY’RE ARMED?

After the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down Hawaii’s default ban on carrying fi****ms on private property, one thing seems certain: next legislative session will likely be filled with new proposals aimed at preserving the same restrictions through different means.

One idea we’ve already seen is requiring every business to post a sign stating whether concealed carry is allowed or prohibited on the premises.

But another proposal goes even further.

Under this proposal, anyone lawfully carrying a concealed firearm on private property would be required to notify the property owner or the owner’s employee or agent that they are armed. The business could then decide whether to allow them to remain or ask them to leave.

Think about what that means.

The entire concept of concealed carry is that the firearm remains concealed. Law-abiding citizens go about their daily lives without drawing attention to themselves, while criminals ignore the law entirely. Requiring licensed carriers to identify themselves every time they enter a business would effectively force them to announce they are carrying to complete strangers.

Supporters may argue it’s about property rights. Opponents will argue it undermines the very purpose of lawful concealed carry while creating unnecessary confrontations and discouraging people from exercising a constitutional right.

If this proposal becomes part of the legislative debate, it will almost certainly be one of the most controversial firearm bills of the session.

What do you think? Should licensed concealed carry holders be required to notify every business they enter that they’re carrying a firearm?

06/30/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court has officially agreed to hear Viramontes v. Cook County, the case challenging bans on AR-15s and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles.

The Court considered the petition 21 separate times before finally granting certiorari. This will be one of the biggest Second Amendment cases in years. Stay tuned

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