Kaneohe Gun Shop News

Classic collectible firearms like the semiauto Thompson could be restricted again, along with their feed devices.

The 'Assault Weapons Ban' could return... ...Here's what you need to know. House Bill H.R. 1022, the most aggressive gun control ban yet, has now reached subcommittee. If passed, H.R. 1022 would reinstate the 1994 assault weapons ban, but with a much wider reach. Look up House Resolution 1022 and read the text.

H.R. 1022 would not simply restrict sales of firearms and magazines to "pre-ban" items, but would instead stop all trade regardless if item was pre-ban or not. Stiff penalties and jail time await those who produce or transfer guns that are currently protected by the Second Amendment. H.R. 1022 stops only one step short of government seizures and collections. Research HR 3184 introduced 9/29/93, one year before the 1994 Crime Bill started.

The rightfully popular AR-15; our US service rifle and favorite of firearms collectors and enthusaists nationwide.

These infringements on your Second Amendment rights can be avoided by letting your congressman know

of your discontent. Give them a call, send them an email, or fax them a letter, but let your voice be heard.

Join NRA and local chapters of NRA in the state that you reside in. If that is all you do, that will be speaking volumes for all firearms owners (and those who soon may want to be) for purposes of personal protection.

Far better than the common reaction of those who proceed to hoard whatever their interests in firearms are

and fail to promote a voting populace that could easily send the message: leave law abiding Americans alone!

Same base rifle as above, but optimized for dedicated scope use. It is still the consistent shooting AR-15.

Learn as much as you can about firearms, be familiar with ALL types, participate in various shooting venues.

Get certified in NRA instructor courses. Train up in shooting institutions and schools. Volunteer to teach even

basic NRA firearms introduction courses and help spread the good word about responsible gun ownership.

Utilitarian, popular Mini 14s are also on the H.R. 1022 restriction list. ("...or copies or duplicates thereof...")

Heed this: law makers are working hard to propose and pass further firearm restrictions that even they do not

realize will harm the capabilities of the United States, and the fewer Americans have confidence with guns, the weaker we are as a nation. Foreign countries and history shows what happens when the freedoms are taken.

M1A service rifles (still in use today) are not on the named list . . . but what about paragraph (L) italicized below?

The M1A Scout above is a variation based on the design of the original M1A and thus could be endangered.

House Resolution 1022 under Section 3 Definitions (a) (L) states: 'A semiautomatic rifle or shotgun

originally designed for military or law enforcement use, or a firearm based on design of such a firearm,

that is not particulartly suitable for sporting purposes, as determined by the Attorney General.

In making the determination, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a firearm procured for use

by the United States military or any Federal law enforcement agency is not particularly suitable

for sporting purposes, and a firearm shall not be determined to be particularly suitable

for sporting purposes soley because the firearm is suitable for use in a sporting event.'

Top: Mossberg 500 vent-rib 26" barreled shotgun. Below: same Mossberg 500 with different stocks and barrel.

The bottom configuration is in use by US military and numerous agencies. The intent of HR 1022? Ban 'em all.

The simplest solution to thwart House Resolution 1022 and many more attempts like it

This is so simple that many across the US are ignoring it or forgetting the power in representation in sheer numbers with the largest recognized pro-gun organization.

How about these? "all my life" hunters outwardly claim they don't need "tactical heavy barrel" rifles -

- yet Ruger, Remington, Winchester and Savage all make precision rifles based on their proven hunting rifles -

and the only outward differences are the barrel contour (heavy or light) and stock material (synthetic or wood).

How about defensive handguns? They may not be categorized yet in the direct wording of HR 1022, yet ...

recall a portion of paragraph (L) ' . . . originally designed for military or law enforcement use,

or a firearm based on design of such a firearm,that is not particulartly suitable for sporting purposes . . .'

Above left is a Sig P220 Match, derived from a very common agency gun below it; a P229.

The picture on the right contains a Kimber Desert Warrior 1911 in tan that has, in several variations

and from different manufacturers, been called into use for current conflicts in our military operations.

The compact model 1911 in matte stainless below the Warrior is a viable defensive handgun as well,

but it is 'a firearm based on design of such a firearm' above it - and may also become

considered illegal for future sale or ownership by adaptations of House Resolution 1022.

Impossible?? Think carefully before hauling off and doing nothing. Look at our history.

The NRA will continue to be the largest and the most acknowledged name to polititians and foreign countries.

Other organizations exist yet are not as well known or heeded. While they are all good in the pro-gun cause,

the National Rifle Association will still make headlines the easiest and be the organization most talked about.

For over 16 years I have seen a steady reduction in freedoms for firearm owners and an increase in restrictions.

For over 16 years I have also seen an annoying resistance of gun owners in joining the NRA with every excuse

imaginable. Yet where has that taken us? Whether gun owners joined other national firearm organizations or

(most frequently) never joined anything at all, they refuse to spend a mere $35 for an annual NRA membership.

Look at the stats now. Still (for way too many years) there are a mere 4 million NRA members with more than

100 million firearms owners in the United States. That embarrasing 4% membership proportion is why polititians continue to propose idiotic laws and anti-gun organizations (with the media) have louder voices than gun owners.

And you know what is next on the anti-gun agenda - even lever actions and revolvers will be under attack.

If you are a firearms owner and STILL not an NRA member, you need to become one.

For those who refuse by some lame excuse, YOU will be among those to blame should

HR 1022 or any like it come to pass into law next year. YOU will have no right to balk

at polititians, other voters, or the NRA (funny huh? the people who are not NRA blame

the NRA for 'not doing anything' - while they continue to complain about restrictions).

Don't believe it? Why don't the entire gun ownership of the United States try it??

If gun owners cannot afford $35 a year for representing themselves in NRA, then don't buy any firearms. You won't be able to buy, sell or pass on guns to whom you choose, should HR 1022 or another progressively restrictive amendment become the new law.

There is power in standing up and being counted; try having 50 million NRA members!

you can bet polititians and the anti-gun movement that spew lies at every opportunity

will not only take notice, many will see the error of their ways and join us in freedom.

Handgun Courses for aquiring handguns in the state of Hawaii are usually held on a weeknight or

Saturday morning for part 1 - classroom and Sunday afternoon for part 2 - range time.

Appointment is required and courses are private classes where class size is kept to just two attendees.

Cost is $110 per person and includes: Hawaii Rifle Association membership ($20), Silhouette range fee ($3),

notary fee for class completion certificate ($5). Also included: use of eye and ear protection and use of various handguns and the ammunition for live fire of the selected handguns. Handgun mix can be tailored specific to attendees' request. Truth about different handgun operating systems and firing characteristics will be learned.

Realities of handgun size versus caliber selection also will be learned; second-time appointments get to try

some of the smaller and actually harsher recoiling handguns in seemingly 'less powerful' calibers.

Visit the store to make reservations and schedule course dates. Handguns available for class include:

**Private classes will not be conducted during Oct-Dec 08; no appointments taken during that time**


Smith & Wesson K-22 in .22 caliber	Ruger Bisley-Vaquero in .38/.357 caliber
Smith & Wesson 67 in .38 Special	Ruger GP100 in .38/.357 caliber
Ruger 22/45 in .22 caliber	Browing Buckmark URX in .22 caliber
Beretta 92FS 9mm	Beretta 92GSD 9mm
Sig Sauer P226 9mm	Sig Sauer P220 .45 ACP
Glock 17 9mm	Glock 22 .40 caliber
Glock 19 9mm	Glock 23 .40 caliber
Glock 21SF .45 ACP	Smith & Wesson M&P .45 ACP
Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm	Smith & Wesson M&P .40 caliber
Springfield Armory XD-9 9mm	Sprinfield Armory XD-45 .45 ACP
Heckler & Koch P2000 9mm	Heckler & Koch USP 9mm
Kimber Classic Custom .45 ACP	Kimber Desert Warrior .45 ACP
Kimber Aegis II 9mm	Para-Ordnance LDA .45 ACP
Glock 26 9mm	Kahr P9 9mm
Smith & Wesson 642 in .38 Special	Sig P250c 9mm
Walther PPK in .380 caliber	Kel-Tec P3AT in .380 caliber

Beautiful view from the coastline en route to Koko Head. The island of Molokai is visible on the horizon.

Looking along Kalanianaole Highway (driving direction from Hanauma Bay, toward Sea Life Park and Waimanalo)

Entrance to Koko Head Shooting Complex is on left just before curve in the road.

Viewed along the grass hill from Silhouette range down toward far end of Pistol range.

Silhouette Firing Line

Hawaii Metallic Silhouette Shooter's Association operates the silhouette range. Range fee is a flat rate of only $3.

Targets are steel, placed at 50, 75, and 100 yards. There are also some placed further out at 175 and 200 yards.

Listen for range commands and obey range rules as well as common sense. Uncase or case firearms at the bench

and please be mindful of firearm's muzzle direction. Load maximum 5 rounds per magazine for mag-fed firearms.

No rapid firing, no armor piercing ammo. As always, clean area before leaving and collect up your spent casings.

Shooters may use any caliber semiautomatic handgun or revolver, along with rimfire rifles at this silhouette range.

No centerfire rifles however; .223 and .308 for example, as the higher velocities achieved will perforate the steel.

Rifle Firing Line

Listen for the range commands during cease fires; stand back of the yellow line until all clear to go downrange

to place, check, or remove targets. Frames and target supplies are to be brought by the shooters themselves;

along with firearms, ammo, eye and ear protection. There is no range fee for the rifle range. Sign in the log book.

Uncase or case firearms at the bench and please keep muzzles downrange!! Customary 5 rounds per magazine

when firing magazine fed firearms. No rapid firing allowed, no human silhouette targets, no armor piercing ammo.

Target frames are made from 1x2s (or 2x2s, edges rounded to fit into pipe set in ground) set 14 inches wide.

Standard pipe locations are at 50 and 100 yards. Some steel targets are further at 200, 250, 300, and 400 yards.

When leaving, please clean up your firing position and sweep up casings from your area.

Bullseye Pistol Firing Line

The Bullseye Pistol range is open the same schedule as the Rifle Range; Wed, Thur, Fri 12-4pm, Sat & Sun 8-4.

Listen to the range officers and obey the rules; customary 5 rounds per magazine, remember the Hawaii State Laws (on the handgun magazine 10 round capacity limitation), and no horseplay or rapid firing. Target frames need to be made by the shooter; typical construction is 1x3 wood, 24" wide and at least 5 feet high. Frames are inserted into steel brackets at distances of 25 or 50 yards; protective berms shield the bracket and frame support structures.

As usual, clean up your firing area and sweep up cartridge casings from your area before leaving.

Skeet Range

The skeet club and range is open Saturdays and Sundays 9-4, bring your own shotguns and ammunition; a 'round' of skeet (25 clays) is $5.50 per person. #7.5 or 8 shot is utilized in 12 gauge, as well as double AA loads; to #9 shot.

Skeet is a relaxing and fun shooting sport. Good company and finely crafted shotguns can get you hooked!

Lessons In Firearms Education, Mid-Pacific Pistol League, Single Action Shooting Society, Skeet

Mid-Pacific Pistol League

When the line is called hot and shooters are set to go, the buzzer sounds and the firing begins . . .

Shot timers (held by the range officers) record time of each shot to the end of each competitor's stage.

MPPL matches are based on the IPSC format (International Practical Shooting Confederation).

Shotgun and carbine side matches may also be part of the shooting game. Shotgun targets are often steel 'poppers'.

Duty rigs or race rigs, your pick and each category of limited or unlimited has its own classification for competition.

Orange netting equates 'walls' or barriers, black tape denotes hard cover; bullet hits in the taped area don't count.

Steel 'pepper poppers' are (to right) in the picture on right. If the stage calls for those, they must be knocked over.

When the line is called cold, participants can go forward and reset steel targets, score and tape cardboard targets.

Time is recorded, 2 best hits are scored for each cardboard target; steel target hits count only when knocked down.

White cardboard targets denote 'no shoots'. Challenging steel targets include this five-circle gravity swinger.

This target requires all five steel plates to be knocked off, but as each is hit, the weight of remaining circle

plates cause the contraption to swivel around faster (in both directions!), making it tougher to hit the last one!

These are some pictures from a Fun Shoot. RSVP at kaneohegs@aol.com for the next one!