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.

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