Firearms Possession Lawyer in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the Second Amendment and your right to keep and bear arms of any sort is under constant attack. Legislators at all levels, politicians, and all the people in power are doing everything they can to prevent you from possessing, keeping, and bearing arms.
Those in power either openly want to remove this right, fail to understand what they are doing, or do not care. This leaves you as a citizen in the position of fighting to hold on to a right you are guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
Facing firearms charges? Contact the Law Office of Kevin O’Grady, LLC, at (808) 707-7479 for a free consultation about your case.
What Firearms Can You Possess?
As of the end of 2023, some of the limitations that have been placed on your right to keep and bear arms in our state are listed below.
Generally, you cannot possess the following:
- Assault pistols
- Automatic firearms
- Rifles with a barrel length under 16 inches
- Shotguns with a barrel length of less than 18 inches
- Cannons
- Mufflers
- Silencers
- Hand grenades
- Dynamite
- Blasting caps
- Bombs
- Bombshells
- Ammunition coated with Teflon or other similar coating, if designed primarily to enhance its capability to penetrate metal or pierce protective armor
- Any projectile designed to explode or segment upon impact
- Detachable magazines with a capacity of greater than ten rounds designed for or capable of use with a pistol
- Bump fire stock
- Multi-burst trigger activator
- Trigger crank
- Homemade explosive devices
- A dirk, dagger, blackjack, slug shot, billy, metal knuckles, switchblade knife, butterfly knife
In all cases of acquiring a firearm, you must get a permit from the county police chief. The exact details are complicated and extensive. Even if you already own the weapon and come in from out of state or are gifted it, you have to get state permission to acquire or even keep your own weapon.
Hawaii’s state law outlining gun permits is Section 134-2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Honolulu’s Police Department provides information and instructions for permit applications, which generally apply to all people across the state. To apply for a firearm permit, you are required to appear in person at the Firearms Unit in your area.
For legal help regarding gun ownership, possession, and more, discuss your case with me as a Honolulu lawyer for firearms by contacting my firm at (808) 707-7479.
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