Hawaii

Hawaii has had one mass shooting since 2020. Lawmakers must do more to keep kids safe from gun violence. Learn more about what you can do to help in your state and community.

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Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Hawaii safer by passing School Violence Prevention Laws.

Hawaii had the

2nd

lowest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Hawaii had the

2nd

lowest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Hawaii safer by passing School Violence Prevention Laws.

Increase School Violence Prevention

After the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, bipartisan legislators from both sides of the aisle came together to prevent school shootings by passing the STOP School Violence Act. It supports and funds lifesaving violence prevention programs. Because of this law, students around the country have access to no-cost suicide prevention and violence prevention training.

Every year, Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund asks Congress to continue funding this program. Without the STOP School Violence Act, more children are at risk. You can help make sure your elected officials support school safety.

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Hawaiians died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

mass shooting in 2023.

Mass Shootings in Hawaii

While among the lowest in the nation for deaths due to gun violence, Hawaii is still not unaffected by tragedy. In 2023, two people were killed and three were wounded in a mass shooting in Honolulu. Further, the Xerox shooting in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1999 still casts a large shadow over the State's residents. Seven people were killed and one was wounded in the mass shooting.

Gun Laws in Hawaii

Enhanced background checks

Restricts certain semi-automatic rifles

Secure storage

Temporary transfer

Our Impact in Hawaii

Throughout Hawaii, Sandy Hook Promise has engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs.

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Supporters in the state

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

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Trained students and adults in 14 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

Students involved in 2 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in Hawaii

You can help make Hawaii a safe place for kids and for your whole community.

State Issue

Increase School Violence Prevention

Our model legislation known as the Safety and Violence Education for Students Act (SAVE Students Act) makes lifesaving violence prevention training, like Sandy Hook Promise’s Know the Signs programs, available to all students in grades K-12.

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State Issue

Stop Traumatizing Drills

Active shooter drills have become a popular solution to prepare and protect students. But a dangerous variation of these drills hurts students rather than helping them. Active shooter simulations mimic a real-life shooting. Students should never have to participate.

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“We are proud to work with the bipartisan champions to ensure we're doing everything we can to protect our kids and that millions more students will be trained to know the signs of violence and act to save lives. Our work does not end here, we will continue to bring our prevention programs to schools and communities across the country and advocate for life-saving policies.”

Mark BardenSandy Hook Promise Co-Founder and Co-CEO