Tour one of the few gun shops on Hawaii (VIDEO)
By Ben Philippi
Wesley Duarte, owner of Kona Guns and Ammo, one of the only gun shops on the Big Island of Hawaii, tells us what it’s like to sell guns in the not-so-gun-friendly paradise.
Duarte opened his shop in 2013, in the city of Kona, on the western side of Hawaii. There is a smaller shop in Hilo, a city on the opposite side of the island, and one or two fishing supply stores that sell guns. But Duarte said he has the biggest inventory of guns and ammunition on the island, a claim backed up by many locals.
AR-15 rifles and Glock 17s are his top selling guns. The reason why the Glock 17 outsells the Glock 19 is because Hawaii doesn’t allow concealed carry. Hawaii does have a Castle Doctrine, but according to Duarte, it’s very strict. It must be a life threatening situation to use a firearm in self defense. “If someone breaks into your house and they’re trying to steal your TV, you can’t do anything about it but call the police and just wait,” he said.
Every firearm in Hawaii must be registered, whether it’s a pistol, rifle or shotgun. It must registered within five days of acquisition. It’s the state’s responsibility
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