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Hawaii Gun Laws

Hawaii operates as a “May Issue” state which means the county will issue the concealed carry permit. However, it’s very rare for a resident to obtain a permit. In 2000, mandatory county reporting began, and since then only 4 permits have been given. 2 were issued in Maui in 2001 and two on Kauai, 1 to a local judge and another in 2013 to an active military member for 12 days. There is a case being tried currently in federal court to try and force Hawaii to begin issuing permits, however this will take years to resolve.

Hawaii Gun Laws Quick Facts

Open Carry Permitted?	No
Carry In Vehicle?	No
Carry In State Park?	No
Carry In Restaurants?	Yes!
Constitutional Carry?	No
No Weapon Sign Enforced?	Yes!
Must Notify Officer?	Yes!

Hawaii CCW Reciprocity List

States Honoring Hawaii CCW

States NOT Honoring Hawaii CCW

Hawaii Honors These States CCW Permits

Hawaii does not honor any other states CCW.

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Hawaii: Where Is CCW Allowed?

Places Allowed

Restaurants
All areas of the state not listed as Off-Limits

Places Not Allowed

Public school grounds which are composed of K-12 grades
School bus used for K-12 grades
Demonstrations at public places
Building of a highway patrol station, sheriff, or police
Inside any area hosting a professional athletic event not related to firearms which is sponsored by a private or public elementary or secondary school or any private or public institution of post secondary education.
Inside a facility which provides inpatient or custodial care of those with psychiatric, mental, or emotional disorders.
Inside a courthouse or courthouse annex
Prison, jail, halfway house, community corrections facility, or other detention facility for those who have been charged with or convicted of a criminal or juvenile offense.
Building in which a District Attorney’s office is located
Building in which a county commission or city council is currently having a meeting
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.