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Guns in paradise: Ruling could undo strict Hawaii carry law

Joe Detillio, 26, left, and Katherine Knapp, 24, both from Albany, NY, walk in Waikiki, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. Tom Tomimbang, managing partner at the 808 Gun Club, shows off several small handguns inside his shop, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Beach goers take to the waves on Waikiki Beach, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. Two people take pictures on Waikiki Beach, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. People walk past the Waikiki Gun Club, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. Two people with surf boards walk on Waikiki Beach, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. Surfboards line the Waikiki Beach, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. Beach goers take to the waves on Waikiki Beach, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. People walk past the Waikiki Gun Club, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. A view of Waikiki Beach, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. People walk past the Waikiki Gun Club, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. In a major expansion of gun rights after a series of mass shootings, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, aims his handgun after drawing it from a concealed carry position, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, draws his handgun from a concealed carry position, Thursday, June, 23, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, demonstrates how to conceal carry a handgun that is underneath his shirt, Thursday, June, 23, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, demonstrates how to conceal carry a handgun that is underneath his shirt, Thursday, June, 23, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) While overlooking several of his personal handguns, Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling while at his home, Thursday, June, 23, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling while at his home, Thursday, June, 23, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, checks one of his personal firearms as he discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling while at his home, Thursday, June, 23, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) Handguns are on displayed at a gun shop, Thursday, June, 23, 2022 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Guns in paradise: Ruling could undo strict Hawaii carry law