Overview for Hawaii
Hawaii’s gun laws are stricter than most states, being a “may issue” state and requiring firearms to be registered to name a few.
Along with requiring the registration of all firearms and ammunition to the county chief of police, first time applicants must provide finger prints, and confidential health records to the state. They must also, pass a mental health affidavit, and criminal background check. Copies of all permits and licenses are sent to the Attorney General.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | Yes | Yes |
| Open Carry | No | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | Yes | Yes |
| Owner License | Yes | Yes |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: N/A
- Valid for 1 year (Licenses only valid in the county they were issued)
- Regarding Non-residents of Hawaii: N/A
- Non-resident permits are valid for 1 year
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: $16.50 for finger printing (need one permit to purchase for each handgun acquired)
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: 1 year
Official Concealed Carry page for Hawaii.
Hawaii Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Hawaii Magazine Capacity
N/A
10 rounds
Hawaii Ghost Gun law
The Ghost gun law in Hawaii states the following:- prohibits possession, purchase, or production of:
- firearm receiver without a serial number
- any combination of parts from which a firearm without a serial number can be produced
Does Hawaii have a gun buy back program?
Hawaii does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does Hawaii have an inheritance gun law?
Yes, Hawaii has an inheritance gun law.