Hawaii Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Hawaii Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Hawaii gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Hawaii can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Hawaii State Constitution

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Hawaii Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 17: Right to bear arms

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

All political power of this State is inherent in the people and the responsibility for the exercise thereof rests with the people. All government is founded on this authority.

Hawaii Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 1 : Political Power

Hawaii Gun Laws

Hawaii Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Hawaii Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Island of Hawai'i Firearm Registration (Source: Hawai'i Police Department)
County of Maui, Hawaii Firearms (Source: County of Maui, Hawaii)
Honolulu Police Department Firearms (Source: Honolulu Police Department)
Hawaii State Gun Laws (Source: Hawaii Rifle Association)

Hawaii Hunting Rules & Regulations

Hunting In Hawaii (Source: State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and Wildlife)
Hawaii Game Mammal Hunting (Source: State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and Wildlife)
Hawaii Game Bird Hunting (Source: State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and Wildlife)
Hawaii Online Hunting License Applications (Source: State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and Wildlife)
"Go Hunt, Hawaii" Hunter Education Program (Source: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources)

Hawaii Shooting Ranges

Hawaii DOFAW Managed Lands (Source: State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and Wildlife)
Koko Head Shooting Complex (Source: Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Hawaii Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Hawaii NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Hawaii NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Hawaii "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Hawaii State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Hawaii Rifle Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Hawaii Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Hawaii Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Hawaii Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Hawaii NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Hawaii Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Hawaii Gun Shows and FFLs

Hawaii Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Hawaii FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Hawaii's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Hawaii Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Hawaii Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Hawaii Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Hawaii State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Hawaii Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Hawaii Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Hawaii State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Hawaii State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Hawaii (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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