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Firearms

Aloha, welcome to the Firearms Unit webpage! 

In order to serve you better we have made the firearms application forms available online for completion so they can be printed and brought to the Firearms Unit for verification. This helps to expedite the application process.

To obtain a Permit to Acquire a Firearm you MUST appear in person at the Honolulu Police Department’s Firearms Unit. Customers who enter our office outside of our normal working hours may be asked to return another day. 

Forms are now available on this website to complete prior to coming down to the Firearms Section office. You may print the forms and bring them with you pre-filled to the Firearms Section to help expedite the application process.

If you have any questions concerning the acquisition and registration of firearms check our FAQ page or contact the Honolulu Police Department’s firearms unit through the online email form or by calling (808)723-3190

APPLICATION FOR A FIREARM PERMIT

You must be 21 years or older to purchase a firearm. You must apply, in person, at the HPD Firearms Unit. Please have the following information with you when submitting your application. All of the below mentioned forms are available at the Firearms Unit. To speed up the process, please click on the fillable forms below and complete the sections highlighted in grey or click on the hyperlinks below. Print and bring forms with you.

  • Valid photo identification.
  • Permit to acquire application. You will need the Make, Model, Caliber, Type/Revolver/Semiautomatic etc, and Serial Number. (Handguns only)
  • Name, address, and telephone number of the seller.
  • Mental Health Waiver
  • Medical Information Waiver
  • Firearms Application/Questionnaire
  • Background check Fee (All permit applicants, firearms registration, out of state applicants, and law enforcement officers with personal firearms will be assessed a $43.25 one time fee. Cash / exact change or Debit Card/Credit Card ($44.55 w service fee).
  • Background check. (Background check includes, but is not limited to, warrant checks, local and national arrest history, local and national criminal history, local and national criminal convictions, any pending cases and TRO’s.)
  • Original Hunters Education card or an original Handgun Safety Training Course Affidavit. (Handguns only)
  • Original documentation of proof of U.S citizenship or U.S. national status if born outside the United States. (U.S. Passport, Naturalization Certificate, Born Abroad Birth Certificate)

There is a 14 day waiting period on all permits. After the 14-day waiting period the permit will be valid for only 6 calendar days. Permits not picked up by the 6th day will be voided. Applicants will need to reapply and go through another 14-day waiting period, so please plan accordingly.


Reference:
HRS 134-2: Permit to acquire

FIREARMS REGISTRATION

You must be 21 years or older to register a firearm. You need the following when you register your firearm:

  • Valid photo identification
  • Your original firearms permit
  • Name, address, and phone number of the seller (In-State registration only)
  • If you were born outside the United States, bring proof of citizenship or proof of United States National status such as an original U.S. Passport, original Naturalization Certificate, or original Born Abroad Certificate. If you are in the military, your Enlisted (ERB) or Officer (ORB) Record Brief with mention of you being a United States Citizen will suffice.

OPTION 1:

The buyer may register their LONG GUN/HANDGUN at the
Honolulu Police Department (HPD) 801 S. Beretania Street. 

Identification and Permit-to-Acquire Firearms Form (HPD-131) are needed. 
The Firearms Information Form (HPD-84) is also needed for LONG GUN registration. 

All required firearm information shall be filled out: 
Caliber, Make, Model, Type, and Serial number, and name of transferor. 

OPTION 2:

The buyer may register their LONG GUN/HANDGUN online
if the Firearm is acquired from a Firearm Dealer/Store.

LONG GUN/HANDGUN that are acquired from a private party/individual
must be registered in person along with the respective Firearm.

Out of State Registration Long Gun and Handgun

The registrant can register the firearm at the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) 801 S. Beretania Street, with the firearm(s) to be physically inspected.  Identification and all required forms are needed.

  • Required Forms
    • Firearms Information Form (HPD-84).  All gun information shall be filled out:  Caliber, Make, Model, Type, and Serial #.
    • Medical Information Waiver
    • Mental Health Waiver
    • Firearms Application / Questionnaire
  • Valid photo identification
    Background check fee $43.25. Cash / exact change or Debit / Credit Card. ($44.55 w service fee)
  • If you were born outside the United States, bring proof of citizenship or U.S. national status such as an original US Passport, original Naturalization Certificate, original Born Abroad Certificate, or if you are in the military your Enlisted (ERB) or Officer (ORB) Record Brief will suffice only if the document states you are a United States Citizen.

Married couples who would like to have their firearms jointly registered in
both names need to also bring their Original Marriage Certificate.

Private Seller or Gun Dealer:

For handgun, the original firearm permit (HANDGUN) must be signed in ink on the back by both seller and buyer. The seller shall cause the permit to be delivered to the HPD Firearms Section within 48 hours after the transfer of the firearm.  (In-person or via registered mail)

The buyer will then register their firearm with HPD.

For rifles/shotguns, the seller shall submit in writing and cause to be delivered to the HPD Firearms Section within 48 hours of the transfer of the firearm the following: Name of the seller, name of the buyer, and gun information: Make, model, serial number, action type, caliber and barrel length. (In-person or via registered mail)

Registered mail (To: HPD Firearms Section, 801 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813)

Reference:
HRS 134-3   Registration, mandatory, exceptions


The following links provide Hawaii State Statue information for acquiring, registering, possessing, owning, and carrying firearms in the City and County of Honolulu.

HRS 134-1        Definitions

HRS 134-2        Permit to acquire

HRS 134-3        Registration, mandatory, exceptions

HRS 134-4        Transfer, possession of firearms

HRS 134-5        Possession by licensed hunters and minors; target; game shooting

HRS 134-7        Ownership or possession prohibited, when, penalty;

HRS 134-7.5     Seizure of firearms in domestic abuse situations

HRS 134-8        Ownership, etc., of automatic firearms, silencers, etc., prohibited; penalties.

HRS 134-8.5     Bump fire stock, multiburst trigger activator, or trigger crank; prohibition.

HRS 134-9        Licenses to carry

HRS 134-10.2   Manufacturing, purchasing, or obtaining firearm parts to assemble a firearm having no serial number



Links to each law can be found at
HPD Information http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/

HPD Information

The following links provides information regarding the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA).

Qualified Law Enforcement Officers (QLEO)

Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officer (QRLEO)

Additional information regarding LEOSA can be found at:
http://ag.hawaii.gov/cjd/law-enforcement-index-page/

UPDATED FIREARM LAWS

Senate Bill No. 2046, Relating to Firearms, Act 157, prohibits the manufacture, importation, sale, transfer and possession of trigger modification devices, including bump fire stocks, multi-burst trigger activators and trigger cranks, that are designed or function to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm. This act was signed by the Governor on July 9, 2018, and effective on July 9, 2018. (Under an amnesty program, owners of these devices have 30 days to turn them in to police).

Senate Bill No. 2436, Relating to Firearms, Act 158, amends subsection (b) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 134-7.3, by shortening the time period for the voluntary surrender of firearms upon disqualification from ownership, possession, or control of firearms and ammunition from 30 days to 7 days. This act was signed by the Governor on July 9, 2018, and effective retroactive to July 1, 2018.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I submit my application to acquire a permit online?


Instructions to receive your Permit to Acquire by email.
(You must apply for a Permit to Acquire in person.)

  1. Complete Permit to Acquire request form.  All fields marked with a (*) must be completed.
  2. Requests made 20 days or later from the application date will not be accepted and permit will be voided per Hawaii Revised Statutes 134-2(e).
  3. Click the Digital Signature box acknowledging the disclaimer was read and understood.
  4. Click “Submit”.
  5. The request will be reviewed by the HPD Firearms Unit.
  6. Your Permit to Acquire will be sent as a password protected PDF to the email provided.
  7. You will create a password in person at the time of your Permit to Acquire application.  This password will be used to open your Permit to Acquire and/or your Firearms Registration document.  If you lost or did not create a password, one will be emailed to you upon your request for Permit to Acquire.
  8. Print both pages of the Permit to Acquire.
  9. Any discrepancies on the Permit to Acquire request form will be sent back to the applicant via email to be corrected and resubmitted.
Click here for the Permit to Acquire request form

If you are using the online request form, please call our personnel at 808-723-3190 to confirm your request was received.

Instructions to receive your Firearm Registration by email.
(If you are coming from Out of State then you must register in person)

  1. Complete Firearms Online Registration request form.  All fields marked with an (*) must be completed.
  2. Click the Digital Signature box acknowledging the disclaimer was read and understood.
  3. Click “Submit”.
  4. Your request will be reviewed by the HPD Firearms Unit.
  5. You will receive two (2) emails from the HPD Firearms Unit. The first email will contain a password. The second email will contain your firearm registration(s).
  6. You will use the password contained in the first email to open your password protected Firearm Registration. Please print out your firearm registration for your records.
  7. **PLEASE NOTE** Any discrepancies on your registration request form that you send, will be denied and will be asked to resubmit a new request with all the correct information.

Important notes when completing this request form:

Residence Address – Only a physical address will be accepted. (No P.O. Box)
Employer – Enter “none” or “retired” if applicable.
Employer Address – Enter “none” if applicable. Complete City/State/Zip with your residence address information.
Business Phone – If none, enter “0” ten times.
Occupation – Enter “none” if applicable.
Hair/Eye Color – Type out color.
Quantity – Enter “1”.
Description – If registering a receiver only, enter make and “receiver only”.

If you are coming from Out of State then you must register in person.

The firearm registration request form is for In-State purchases only.

***Handgun registration: Only one (1) handgun per registration form.  More than one handgun listed on one registration will be denied.                                                            

***Long gun Registration:  Multiple long guns may be listed on one (1) registration form if acquired from the same seller/dealer. 

If you are using the online request form, please call our personnel at 808-723-3190 to confirm your request was received.

**Firearms brought in from the mainland must be brought in and registered in person as an “Out-of-State” registration**

The online registration request form are only for “In-State” purchases.

Click here for the Firearm Registration request form

Application for Verification to Administer Firearms Course

Applications can be turned into the Records and Identification Division, Firearms Unit, located at 801 South Beretania Street or emailed to [email protected]

Application for Verification to Administer Firearms Course

Checklist for Minimum Requirements to Verify Instructors for License to Carry Course

APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARM

Every applicant shall have a mailing address in Hawaii other than a Post Office box and be 21 years of age or older.

Chapter 15 of the Rules of the Chief of Police
Click here to schedule an appointment for a Return of Evidence (Firearm)

On June 3, 2022, with the signing of a new gun law HB2075 (Act 030),
effective immediately,
the HPD Firearms Unit requires physical inspections for the following firearms:


#1 firearms and firearm receivers that are assembled without serial numbers or other identification markings

#2 firearms brought into the State from other jurisdictions

#3 firearms transferred or obtained in private sales


HB2075 (Act 030)
“If the firearm is acquired from a person who is not a dealer licensed under Section 134 – 31 or a dealer licensed by the United States Department of Justice, the firearm SHALL be physically inspected by the chief of police of the appropriate county or designee at the time of registration. “

Click here to view HB2075 (Act 030)

If you are coming from Out of State then you must register the firearms in person
so the firearm can be physically inspected

The firearm registration request form is for In-State purchases only.

The HPD Firearms Section will be open for walk-in Permit-to-Acquire and Registration.
There will be no appointments provided.

M/T/Th/F – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed – 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
excluding Holidays


Records and Identification Division
Firearms Section
801 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 

When parking at the station, be sure to park in a metered parking stall.

Unauthorized vehicles that are parked in reserved stalls
are subject to citation and may be towed.

Page last updated on 11/21/22

Please refer to this page for frequently asked questions
If you have additional questions, please call (808)723-3190