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Reciprocity Guidelines for Hawaii
The State of Hawaii does not honor any permits or licenses.
Applying for a Permit in Hawaii
Applying for a permit in the State of Hawaii is closely tied to the 9th Circuit court decision Christopher Baker v. Louis Kealoha, Police Chief of Honolulu. Laws and statutes within the state have been continuously ruled to not impede the rights awarded by the second amendment. Hawaii remains a may issue state until there […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
The same rules apply for non-residents as residents.
Carry Permit Limitations
There are no specific limitations on where carrying is allowed in Hawaii. There are limitations on how firearms can be transported, however, so check the local laws to ensure you are in compliance.
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
In the State of Hawaii, gun signs have the force of law. §708-814 Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. (1) A person commits the offense of criminal trespass in the second degree if: (a) The person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises that are enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Land
Carrying is not allowed in state parks, state or national forests and state WMS per statutes 13-146-19, 13-121-3 and 13-125-4. Carrying is permitted in road side rest areas but you may not enter any buildings on the rest area while carrying.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Hawaii Permit
A permit is required every time you carry a loaded firearm within a vehicle. HRS 134-6 (c) Except as provided in sections 134-5 and 134-9, all firearms and ammunition shall be confined to the possessor’s place of business, residence, or sojourn; provided that it shall be lawful to carry unloaded firearms or ammunition or both […]
Carry Law Preemptions for Hawaii
§46-1.5 General Powers and Limitation of the Counties. (13) Each county shall have the power to enact ordinances deemed necessary to protect health, life, and property, and to preserve the order and security of the county and its inhabitants on any subject or matter not inconsistent with, or tending to defeat, the intent of any […]