Following Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan’s private meeting with gun lobbyists, the release of the final regulations reflected a significant easing of training and proficiency requirements (“Rules for concealed-carry weapon license are finalized,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 23).
Logan said that the first batch of licenses will be issued before the City Council votes on legislation that outlines where guns can and cannot be carried. He said he was not concerned about this gap, since all applicants are currently gun owners and law-abiding citizens.
I do not question that these applicants are law-abiding citizens, but in this case, there will be no law to abide by. Until the City Council acts, licensees will have full discretion as to where they will be permitted to carry guns. Does that mean schools and playgrounds? Other places where children gather? On my property? On yours?
There is no statutory or regulatory deadline for compliance with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision. There is always a deadline to protect the public safety.
Waiting a few months so that licensees are fully informed as to where guns cannot be carried is a small price to pay for erring on the side of public safety.
Deborah Nehmad
Hawaii Kai
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