Challenging Hawaii’s “Assault Pistol” and Magazine Ban

Summary: Challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii’s “Assault Pistol” and Magazine Ban

• Plaintiff(s)
  • National Association for Gun Rights
  • Rondelle Ayau
  • Jefferey Bryant

• Defendant(s)
  • Holly Shikada (Former Attorney General for Hawaii)
  • Anne E. Lopez

• Counsel
  • Barry Arrington

• Judge
  • Micah W.J. Smith

• Docket
  • District Court of Hawaii Case No. 1:22-cv-00404

Key Events and Filings

• District Court
  • 9/6/2022 Complaint
  • 11/18/2022 Plaintiff Motion for Preliminary Injunction
  • 2/15/2023 Defendant Opposition to Plaintiff Motion for Preliminary Injunction
  • 3/17/2023 Plaintiff Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction
  • 4/7/2023 Preliminary Injunction Hearing
  • 8/25/2023 Joint Status Report
  • 1/4/2024 Joint Status Report
  • 8/27/2024 Joint Status Report
    • Joint Status Reports every four months
  • CURRENTLY: Awaiting Joint Status Report due 12/28/2024