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?
• +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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  A:

  Hawaii banns certain NFA weapons from the general public. Banned weapons include short barreled riffles, short barreled shotguns, silencers, and machine guns. AOW's and destructive devices are allowed as long as all AFT laws are followed and the weapons have the correct tax stamp.

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