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Hawaii Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Restricted: In Hawaii, a firearm may not be carried loaded in a vehicle without a License to Carry (LTC).

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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In Hawaii, a firearm may not be carried loaded in a vehicle without a License to Carry (LTC). Transport it unloaded and, while in transit, in a locked hard-sided container; firearms must also be registered (HRS 134-26).

Official source: capitol.hawaii.gov →

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