Since Hawaiʻi enacted a ban on ghost guns in 2020, Honolulu has not prosecuted a single case, even as police recover these untraceable weapons at an alarming rate. Reports indicate that in the first ten months of 2024 alone, Honolulu police encountered 68 ghost gun cases, marking a nearly 120% increase from the previous year, which has lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of the law designed to curb such firearms.
The stark contrast between Honolulu and neighboring counties, where over 50 charges have been filed for ghost gun violations, points to enforcement disparities and potential gaps in the legislation. As Honolulu grapples with how to address this growing issue, local law enforcement is advocating for stronger measures to ensure public safety and the effectiveness of existing regulations against unserialized firearms.
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