HAWAII · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Hawaii (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Open carry: effectively PROHIBITED — requires a county-issued open-carry license that is virtually never granted. Concealed: shall-issue post-Bruen but with strict "sensitive places" list.
Notable
Strictest firearm registration in the U.S. — carry permits effectively unavailable.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in Hawaii — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in Hawaii, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact Hawaii statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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