Whether you're new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun permit may seem daunting. It doesn't have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing Hawaii's concealed carry laws. Applying for a HLC varies by state.
Read about the process for getting a Hawaii Hawaii License to Carry below.
Hawaii has no requirements to obtain an HLC. However, Hawaii does have training requirements to purchase or possess a pistol or revolver. To obtain a permit to purchase, he or she must complete one of the following:
No additional training is required for license renewals.
An applicant must:
*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Hawaii.
$10 for Initial and Renewal Licenses
Valid for One Year from Date of Issue
$42 for Fingerprinting
No processing time specified
CONTACT YOUR COUNTY CHIEF OF POLICE
Hawaii doesn’t issue licenses to non-residents.
Moving to Hawaii and interested in applying for a resident license? How soon can you apply?Hawaii issues licenses to residents only and is now a shall-issue state. The county chief of police grants licenses. You can apply for your license with the chief of police once you have established your residence in that county.
Moving from Hawaii and have a Hawaii resident license? Does that license transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Hawaii license remains valid?If a person with a Hawaii license to concealed carry establishes residency in another state, the license expires upon the establishment of residence in the other state.
There is no published policy on renewals.
No process is outlined in the rules. Contact your county chief of police and provide the reason you fear injury to your person or property.
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