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“Thanks for this info. I will give the number a call. Have you tried hunting that zone yet? How were populations?”
I have hunted the Waiohuli property about six times. I saw deer every time, and usually killed a deer. Be prepared to hike well away from the roads.
It was the pulama rifle area but the whole island numbers is way down. I don't even bother doing the lanai state hunt anymore, just not worth the time or money before that hunted it every year for past 15 years
The waiohuli hunt was good at first in the spring I shot multiple deer first couple times but last couple times see way less deer. getting hunted pretty much every day seems the deer moved on to the adjacent private and much harder to find game
This is a really good free option on Maui if you are willing to hike away from the road a ways.
https://dhhl.hawaii.gov/2024/01/22/state-agencies-collaborate-to-implement-axis-deer-control-measures-on-maui/
I wouldnt waste your time i went last summer saw 8 deer in 3 days it was so junk seemed like what deer there was, was around town in the safety zones where it was greener. saw lots of ewes but rly no deer. nowhere close to the numbers before the bad drought they had couple years ago.
That's not exactly how it works here.
Rifle mags for which there is no pistol capable of using the same mags -- and having over 10 rd capacity -- are legal.
They made that part of the law unnecessarily complicated.
Letter of the law: AR mags over 10 rd size are banned, because AR pistols exist. But, since semi-auto AR pistols are prohibited here, there's no legal way to have an AR semi-auto rifle and an AR semi-auto pistol share the same >10rd mag. So, that specific case is not enforced here AFAIK.
However, if you have a carbine rifle that uses Glock 9mm mags, those are definitley limited to 10rds.
SB3196
Prior to 1/1/24; everyone had to take a handgun safety class in order to buy any handgun (from FFL or private party). THis class was good for life. Now, EVERYONE has to retake the class because all instructors have to be approved by HPD (police department). And now the class taken is only good for 4 years. Then you have to take another one. The prior class could be taught by any NRA instructor, without police approval of the instructor.
Prior to 1/1/24, you didn't need a class to buy a rifle or shotgun. Now you do and it's only good for 4 years.
Then effective in July 2023, the sensitive places law for CCW holders took effect.
Also effective 1/1/24; they changed the CCW requirement and EVERYONE who applies now needs new class as they added more course material. But, on a good note, the new CCW's are valid for 4 years, instead of just 1 year. But they also increased the fee from $10 to $150. And an automatic denial after 120 days with no refund of your $150.
It is known. . .
OP - Expect mostly competitions or groups doing classes. Mostly in reaction to new gun laws which took effect 1 Jan 2024.
To clarify, the bays that only orgs/clubs/groups can use are used by them. An individual cannot go by themselves and set up their own targets. These groups often have "open shoots" where people can come and set up their own Kokohead compliant targets that have distances from 3 yards up to 40 yards, depending on how the bay is set up. An example is Hawaii Rifle Association (HRA) used to have the bays once or twice a month. This was prior to the range shut down back in 2022. Last weekend was the first organization to use the bays since 2022 and was USPSA. I don't think they have "open shoots".
Open shoots are when people can come and shoot their own ammo and targets. Often the rules are less strict than at the pistol bullseye side or rifle bench side of Koko Head Shooting Complex. Pre shutdown, in the bays and open shoots, they allowed rapid fire (mag dumps) as long as it's controlled. As in you not shooting at the dirt or in the sky. They allowed holstering and slinging rifles. They allowed steel targets at closer ranges for pistol, further distance for rifle steel targets. These open shoots were fun becuase you can make friends and often they let you shoot their guns to try. Plus the distances are more realistic of going for a self defense situation.
Groups would also host "skill builders" in the bays prior to the shut down. These were basically classes.
So the above is unknown as the bay's just repopened last weekend for the first time in 2 years. I'm sure HI has decided not to allow the fun stuff.
There are only 2 indoor ranges on Oahu. 1 is in Waipahu and they require you to take a class before allowing you to holster a handgun. I refuse to do this as it's a money grab or spend money at this range if all possible. The other 808 Gun Club allows holstering without taking a class first. But check with them first, they often want to observe you to make sure you know what you're doing first.
The actions bays at KHSC (public range on Oahu) does host USPSA/IPSC competitions. NO IDPA events. There are a few different USPSA/IPSC groups. It used to be that there was a competition every weekend, but after the shutdown, only a few groups have started back up.
If you are DoD (.mil or .civ), you can join Schofield Rod and Gun Club. They have rifle and pistol ranges, along with shotgun. I haven't gone in years, but another opportunity.
Wecome to the forum Jake. This should get you started till others chime in.
https://www.honolulupd.org/police-services/firearms/#tab-gunlaws
https://www.honolulupd.org/police-services/firearms/#tab-registration
See Out of State Registration, No appointment necessary.
https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=15582.0
Start on page 57 and work your way back. The "action bays" at Koko Head for clubs are just starting to open up.
CCW
https://www.honolulupd.org/police-services/firearms/#tab-licensetocarryfirearm
I don't hunt but I'm sure some hunters will chime in.