Kuaai Now News: Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties calls for prevention gun safety measures

The Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties has included two evidence-based gun safety proposals in its 2026 legislative package aimed at preventing gun violence, reducing suicide risk, and strengthening public safety across all four counties.

The measures support funding for a statewide gun buyback program and investments in enforcement, training, and public awareness for Hawaiʻi’s Gun Violence Protective Order law, commonly known as the State’s “red flag” law. Together, the proposals emphasize prevention, early intervention, and safe firearm disposal. Supporters say these approaches can save lives while reducing long-term public costs associated with gun violence.

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