Hawaii SB433 amends the law to prohibit carrying deadly or dangerous weapons openly or concealed on a person or in a bag or container.

Hawaii SB433 amends the law to prohibit carrying deadly or dangerous weapons openly or concealed on a person or in a bag or container. It defines specific weapons such as dirks, daggers, blackjacks, metal knuckles, bladed weapons, and billy clubs. It also outlines penalties for knowingly possessing or using such weapons during the commission of a separate felony or misdemeanor. The bill includes defenses for lawful presence in one's home and carrying a weapon in a locked container for transportation purposes. Upon conviction, the weapon must be destroyed by the chief of police or sheriff.

Hawaii SB433 amends the law to prohibit carrying deadly or dangerous weapons openly or concealed on a person or in a bag or container.

Hawaii SB433 amends the law to prohibit carrying deadly or dangerous weapons openly or concealed on a person or in a bag or container. It defines specific weapons such as dirks, daggers, blackjacks, metal knuckles, bladed weapons, and billy clubs. It also outlines penalties for knowingly possessing or using such weapons during the commission of a separate felony or misdemeanor. The bill includes defenses for lawful presence in one's home and carrying a weapon in a locked container for transportation purposes. Upon conviction, the weapon must be destroyed by the chief of police or sheriff.