Hawaii

Key Notes

All firearms must be registered with county police within 5 days of purchase or arrival. Must be 21 to acquire any firearm. NFA items heavily restricted.

• •Yes (within 5 days) Firearm Registration — All firearms must be registered with county police within 5 days of purchase or bringing a firearm into the state. This applies to handguns and long guns alike.
• •Yes (must be 21) Permit to Purchase — You must be 21 to acquire any firearm in Hawaii. A permit to acquire is required for each purchase, involving fingerprinting and a background check.
• •Machine guns, SBR, SBS, Suppressors banned (NFA) — Nearly all NFA items are prohibited for civilians. Only destructive devices may be obtainable in very limited circumstances.
• •Shall Issue (post-Bruen) Concealed Carry — After the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, Hawaii transitioned to shall-issue, but the process remains rigorous with training and documentation requirements.
• •10 rounds (pistols) Mag Limit — Pistol magazines are limited to 10 rounds. There is no magazine capacity restriction on rifles or shotguns.
• •Handguns only (Assault Weapon Ban) — Hawaii bans assault pistols but does not restrict semi-automatic rifles. The ban targets specific handgun features.