What are Special Forces likely to carry underwater when they're expecting opposition? If they're facing mere humans, options range from the amphibious Glock 17 to a mean Russian underwater assault ...

A 39-year-old Puna man was sentenced earlier this month to 25 years in prison for a fatal shooting with a bang stick in 2022. Hilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota sentenced Ammon K.S. Stanley on Nov. 12 ...

Q: We are spearfish divers and are wondering whether bang sticks or power heads are legal to use in self-defense against sharks approaching us? They are like a foldout stick with a bullet at the end.

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. TSA officials say it’s important for travelers to examine ...