Very Restrictive
Hawaii Gun Laws 2026
Hawaii gun law rating: A (Very Restrictive). Ranked #2 out of 50 states for gun law strength. Key policies: permitless carry (No), red flag law (Yes), assault weapons ban (Yes).
A
Overall Grade
#2
State Rank (strength)
Permitless Carry: No
Constitutional Carry
Red Flag: Yes
ERPO Law
Key Gun Law Provisions
| Provision | Status |
|---|---|
| Permitless (Constitutional) Carry | No |
| Red Flag Law (ERPO) | Yes |
| Assault Weapons Ban | Yes |
| Universal Background Checks (private sales) | Yes |
| Waiting Period | 14 days |
| Magazine Capacity Limit | 10 rounds |
Overview
Hawaii has among the strictest gun laws outside California. The state requires permits to purchase, registration of all firearms, waiting periods, and bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
2026 Political Impact
Hawaii\'s strictness on guns reflects its solidly blue politics and geographic isolation. The state has very low gun violence rates compared to national averages.