Hawaii Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Hawaii require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Hawaii require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Hawaii require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Hawaii issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Hawaii issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Hawaii have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Hawaii have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Hawaii support the castle doctrine?
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  A:

  There is no duty to retreat inside one's home or place of business. Outside of those locations there is a duty to retreat if it can be done in "complete safety.". Deadly force may only be used if the person believes it necessary and the attacker has made threats of bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, or murder.

• +Q: Does Hawaii have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Hawaii uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Hawaii have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Hawaii have?

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