Hawaii:
Do you need a permit to purchase a gun?
Yes.
Do you need to register your firearm with local law enforcement?
Yes. The registration must take place within five days of purchase or arrival to Hawaii.
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Must gun owners have a license for their guns?
No, but weapons must be registered.
Do you need a permit to carry a firearm?
Yes, but only for handguns. However, these permits are almost never given. A Court Of Appeals found this unconstitutional in 2014, but an appeal case is ongoing and while it does, the rule is still in place.
Does the state allow open carry?
Yes, but only with a permit for handguns. Always yes with long guns.
Does the state preempt local restrictions?
Yes.
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By GlobalDataAre there extra restrictions on assault weapons?
Only for handguns. Laws ban assault pistols with two or more banned features.
Does the state restrict NFA weapons?
Yes. Machine guns, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and silencers are banned from the average citizen.
Does the state require background checks required for private sales?
Yes, the purchaser must obtain a permit for the weapon which requires a background check.
