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juking Regular Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 14th, 2008 02:49 pm |
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I am currently a resident of Florida, and I am also a former resident of Hawaii. It's been years since I've been to Honolulu. I am planning to move back to Honolulu this year. I was wondering what to expect in terms of Hawaii gun laws..regarding transporting them into the state..I have a 10+1 Para 3" barrel .45 semi auto (Warthog), and an 18" barrel Remington 6+1 Express Shotgun..I plan to keep them in my home..Do I need to register them? Also, I heard that you have to be certified in order to own a handgun. I am planning to keep them at home for protection, and that is it. I do not plan to use them for any other purpose. Also, are there any private or public ranges? thanks!
Could anyone tell me if permits are required, and a little about Hawaii laws concerning home protection, vehicle conveyance, etc..thanks again!
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Jared Regular Member

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Posted: Fri Feb 15th, 2008 01:03 am |
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Unless you possessed the gun in Hawaii before 1949, you need to register within 72 hours upon arrival.
You can not have pistol magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
Contrary to popular belief, this does NOT apply to rifle/shotgun feeding devices. You can have a 30 round mag for an M-16 or AK-47.
Hawaii does not have an AWB; however, they do have what's called an "assault pistol" ban.
As far as a permit to carry, forgettaboutit.
You may want to buy a couple of more guns before moving there. It's a lot easier that way.
If I moved to Hawaii, I'd keep some guns out of state and bring a couple that I wouldn't mind registering, I guess it's just a privacy issue with me.
Hawaii's gun laws can be found in Chapter 134.
Hope this helps.
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juking Regular Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 15th, 2008 01:21 am |
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Jared wrote:
..Hawaii's gun laws can be found in Chapter 134.
For some reason, the link below doesn't work in my browser..I wonder if I have to take a twenty hour pistol course after registering my pistol..
Hawaii Firearms Law - Is this where Chapter 134 can be found? thanks
Last edited on Fri Feb 15th, 2008 02:24 am by juking
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BIll98501 Regular Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 23rd, 2008 07:29 pm |
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You can start here
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0134/
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MachOne.45ACP Regular Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 30th, 2008 07:25 am |
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juking wrote: I wonder if I have to take a twenty hour pistol course after registering my pistol..
Hawaii Firearms Law - Is this where Chapter 134 can be found? thanks
You do not need to take the course to register a pistol you already own when you come to Hawaii. The course requirement is only tied to the purchase of a new handgun (and is a one-time deal, as long as you can provide proof you took and passed the course - and they give a certificate).
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wayneco Regular Member

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Posted: Fri Sep 12th, 2008 05:26 am |
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What if I am visiting Hawaii but for an extended stay? Can I bring pistols and rifles? I'm not taking up Hawaii residency, would I be required to register?
We're thinking of visiting Hawaii for a few months but will not be taking jobs in Hawaii or giving up our residency in Nevada... hell no! -- "just visiting" -- but we do want to protect ourselves while there.Last edited on Fri Sep 12th, 2008 05:29 am by wayneco
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MachOne.45ACP Regular Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 12th, 2008 07:03 am |
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JBinMontana Regular Member

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Posted: Fri Sep 12th, 2008 07:43 pm |
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wayneco wrote: What if I am visiting Hawaii but for an extended stay? Can I bring pistols and rifles? I'm not taking up Hawaii residency, would I be required to register?
We're thinking of visiting Hawaii for a few months but will not be taking jobs in Hawaii or giving up our residency in Nevada... hell no! -- "just visiting" -- but we do want to protect ourselves while there.
Check with http://www.hawaiisafaris.com/ as they have people from the mainland all the time that come and hunt the islands.

Most states I believe will not give you resident status unless you live there more than 6 mo out of the year.
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Glock Fan Regular Member

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Posted: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 10:43 am |
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Any firearms coming into the state need to be registered within 72 hours. You will have to take them to the county police station to register them (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii or Kauai).
Please PM me if you need specific contact information.
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