I assume that I may be exempt from some or all of the above requirements if I bring my own firearms into the state?In order to acquire firearms here in Hawaii, you will need to have one of 2 things: 1) Hawaii State Hunter Education certificate and card 2) Affidavit from an NRA instructor, military commander, police organization, etc. that states that you have completed a minimum of 4 classroom hours and 2 hours on the range in a curriculum that teaches the safe handling, use, storage and Hawaii laws regulating firearms.
I know Hawaii has a CCW permit law, but has anyone ever actually been issued a permit??
I know Hawaii has a CCW permit law, but has anyone ever actually been issued a permit??
I do know that in the 90s a police department civilian worker was issued one. I also believe that one of the past few governors was issued one (Not sure which one). Even though most websites list Hawaii as a may issue state, in reality, it is a de facto no issue state.
Question -
I am military, and I purchased a handgun in VA prior to being moved to Hawaii. The weapon was all packed into my household goods, and immediately upon arrival here I had forgotten to take it to HPD and get it registered. Since it was packed up and I had a lot of other things going on, "out of sight out of mind" occured.
Since I am outside of the required 72 hour window for registration, what happens? Fine? Nothing? Throw my ass in jail?
If anyone knows, I'd be very appreciative to know what to expect. Thanks in advance.
Thanks a ton for the response!You should immediately arrange for someone to bail you out. The bail will probably be $100 or $250 depending on how they charge you. You can bail yourself out, but you need to let the desk sergeant know at the time of booking. You will be arrested and held under HRS 702-35. :nono: This offense is punishable by up to 15 years in jail.I've seen past cases where the minimum sentence is 5 years in jail, 3 years probation, and 1,000 hours of community service.
JUST KIDDING!!!!!
Now that i've got you all worked up, I'll give you some good news. It would be best to register the firearms as soon as possible. Be sure that the firearm is unloaded and cased properly for transport. Leave any accessories at home. HPD doesn't need to see anything other than the firearm. PRHI limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds. Posession of a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds is a misdemenor. Inserting such magazine (loaded or not) is a fealony, hence take only the firearm. If they ask about your magazines, being in the military I'm sure you'll be able to come up with an appropriate answer.
Be sure to have your photo ID and $30.25 for the FBI fingerprint check. Having exact change will make the process a lot easier. Be prepared to spend about an hour on your first visit. The parking meters take only quarters, so have at least 6 of them to feed the meter.
PM me if you have any questions. Whatever you do, don't admit to any criminal activity!
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Thanks a ton for the response!
I'll go down monday and register it, and begin serving my jail sentence. :bad:
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