Hawaii Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Deadly force laws are outlined in the following statutes found in chapter 703 under General Principles and Justification. §703-300 Definitions relating to justification. §703-301 Justification a defense; civil remedies unaffected. §703-302 Choice of evils. §703-303 Execution of public duty. §703-304 Use of force in self-protection. §703-305 Use of force for the protection of other persons. […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
State knife laws are not included in the permit statutes.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
It is permitted in the State of Hawaii to carry with a permit in establishments that serve alcohol.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Additional carry information: High capacity magazine restrictions: “The manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds which are designed for or capable of use with a pistol is prohibited.” Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-8(c). Stun guns are in illegal in the State […]
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
There are no specific laws available regarding airport carrying. There were no time periods for training specified. There are no residency requirements, applicants must be US citizens. Permit requires that you be at least 21 years old. Permit information is not public. Firearms laws are included in statutes: §134-2 thru §134-9 Deadly force laws are […]
Supplemental Information
Loaded firearm definition: §134-1 Definitions. “Firearm loaded with ammunition” and “loaded firearm” means a firearm with ammunition present within the firing chamber, revolving cylinder, or within a magazine which is inserted in a firearm. State Emergency Powers: §134-7.2 Prohibition Against Seizure of Firearms or Ammunition During Emergency or Disaster; Suspension of Permit or License. (a) […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The State of Hawaii requires that you be 21 years of age to possess a firearm. This is defined in Statute §134-2 which also highlights the registration requirements. 21 years of age is the minimum age for both owning, having in your possession and transporting the firearm. Hawaii requires that all firearms be registered. If […]