How to Sell a Gun in Hawaii

Identification Requirements

According to chapter 134 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, “Firearms, Ammunition and Dangerous Weapons,” all firearms in Hawaii must be registered whether or not they are serviceable and no matter how they are acquired (through purchase, gift, inheritance, or any other means).

The applicant for a handgun permit must provide proof of a State of Hawaii Hunter Education course or an affidavit signed by a certified NRA instructor.

Waiting Periods

SB11 finds that Hawaii law requires a 14-day waiting period for all firearm permits, this applies both to first-time applicants and those who already own a firearm.

Age requirements

Per the Hawaii police department, ff you wish to acquire a handgun or wish to acquire a shotgun or rifle for the first time, you must be at least 21 years old and a United States citizen.

Background Checks in Private Sales

Federal law requires federally licensed firearms dealers (but not private sellers) to initiate a background check on the purchaser prior to sale of a firearm.

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-2, states that both private sellers and licensed dealers may only sell to buyers who have a permit to acquire ownership of a firearm (no exceptions, includes inheritances). Chief of police in buyer's county of residence may issue permits pursuant to fingerprinting and registration.

Ineligible Persons

§134-7 outlines that persons are not eligible to own or possess a firearm or ammunition if:

• They are a fugitive from justice.
• They are under indictment, have waived indictment or have been bound over to the circuit court for a felony, any crime of violence or illegal sale of any drug.
• Have been convicted of a felony, any crime of violence or illegal sale of any drug.
• Are or have been under treatment or counseling for addiction to or abuse of any dangerous, harmful, or detrimental drug or alcohol.
• Have been acquitted of a crime on the grounds of mental disease or mental disorder.
• Have been diagnosed as having a significant behavioral, emotional, or mental disorder or for treatment for organic brain syndromes.
• Are younger than 25 and have been adjudicated by the family court to have committed a felony, two or more crimes of violence or an illegal sale of any drug.
• Have been restrained by court order from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing another person.