I finally got a reservation for a PTA.  Read that once the PTA is approved, it is only valid for 10 days. Most likely buying from mainland dealer and shipped to FFL.  So should I/could I order prior to getting the PTA or buy after getting the PTA?  What happens if the gun arrives after the 10 day PTA validation? 

I’m 99.9% sure I will get the PTA.  If don’t I will have bigger issues to worry about.  I.e The gun I already have registered and a job that requires a security clearance.  I’m a mainland transplant so all I had to do was register my gun so I have no experience buying in Hawaii, which BTW is a PITA.

Thanks

If you're buying a handgun, then you need to purchase it BEFORE your PTA appointment.  The PTA application requires a full description of the handgun including the serial number.  If it's a private transaction, it's up to the seller if they require a deposit/full payment up front before they provide the gun's info to you.  Dealers require full payment up front, after which they will give you a receipt with the specifics for that handgun.

If you're buying online, the FFL needs to receive the gun before you apply for the permit.  They have paperwork that needs to be sent to HPD, and you need to inspect the firearm within the specified number of days in case there are problems.  Most sellers offer a 3-day inspection period after receipt.  If you wait to report problems after than, you may have difficulty remedying them.  When you go to the FFL to inspect, you should also get a receipt with all the specs needed for the permit application.

If you're buying a long gun, the PTA is valid for 12 months and requires no firearm details on the application.  if you have the permit, it's a "cash and carry" transaction.

So I have to acquire the gun first, then get a permit to acquire.  That makes no logic.  I’m certain that I will get a PTA, but let’s say I get denied a PTA.  What happens to the gun / the money I paid the dealer, assuming I bought from a local Hawaii dealer?

I’m glad this board and you people are around.  No where in the HPD site tells you about buying the handgun first so you have the gun info.  There is only three forms that they mention PTA Form, Mental, and Medical.

Lucky my appt is not until Oct.  Gives me time to buy the Glock 19 Gen 4.

Thanks.

So I have to acquire the gun first, then get a permit to acquire.  That makes no logic.  I’m certain that I will get a PTA, but let’s say I get denied a PTA.  What happens to the gun / the money I paid the dealer, assuming I bought from a local Hawaii dealer?

I’m glad this board and you people are around.  No where in the HPD site tells you about buying the handgun first so you have the gun info.  There is only three forms that they mention PTA Form, Mental, and Medical.

Lucky my appt is not until Oct.  Gives me time to buy the Glock 19 Gen 4.

Thanks.


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I finally got a reservation for a PTA.  Read that once the PTA is approved, it is only valid for 10 days. Most likely buying from mainland dealer and shipped to FFL.  So should I/could I order prior to getting the PTA or buy after getting the PTA?  What happens if the gun arrives after the 10 day PTA validation? 

I’m 99.9% sure I will get the PTA.  If don’t I will have bigger issues to worry about.  I.e The gun I already have registered and a job that requires a security clearance.  I’m a mainland transplant so all I had to do was register my gun so I have no experience buying in Hawaii, which BTW is a PITA.

Thanks


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To the OP. If you are looking to buy a Glock 19 Gen 4 you should check Security Equipment Corp. (SEC Hawaii) first. They usually have tons of glocks in stock and decent pricing. Although I don’t know what they have currently since Covid and all has changed things so much.

Buying from a local shop will also make the whole process easier because the local shop can help you through the buying process. And also one key thing is that the local shop will have 10 round mags for the handgun whereas most online shops sell standard capacity magazines, which they will either not ship to Hawaii, or you will have to pay to get them permanently blocked to 10 rounds, or risk getting arrested.

when you go to HPD, apply for handgun and rifle
then you buy both

You read my mind.  I’m incline to buying an AR15 and a tactical shotgun.  I might buy two pistol instead of one.  If there wasn’t a ammo shortage I would a few thousand rounds of each caliber.

However, knowing my luck and the paranoia of HPD, they would put me on a watch list. 


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Ok, I went down to a LGS today and bought a SIG P365 TAC PAC.  It comes with 3 mags and a holster besides the case.

I also bought a Walther P22.  It comes with 2 mags and a case.

The last time I bought handguns was 2 revolvers way back in 1979 (yeah I know, most of you weren't born yet.)  I kinda forget what kind of hoops I had to jump through back then but I'm pretty sure I got through the whole process in one day.  No waiting period.

Information on the HPD site says a separate application must be done for each handgun.  So I figure I have to use 2 forms on the Firearm information sheet and list each handgun separately with make, serial number and barrel length and all that crap.

My question is this:  Do I also have to duplicate all the other forms which is the mental waiver, health waiver, and the application/questionaire sheet?

Thanks for any help.  I figure ask on this forum since many of you own thousands of handguns, so much that you all and HPD are on a first name basis..... (Just kidding)

Information on the HPD site says a separate application must be done for each handgun.  So I figure I have to use 2 forms on the Firearm information sheet and list each handgun separately with make, serial number and barrel length and all that crap.

My question is this:  Do I also have to duplicate all the other forms which is the mental waiver, health waiver, and the application/questionaire sheet?

The "Firearms Information Form" is only used for firearms acquired with your long gun permit. The application form you will be filling out for each handgun is only available at the HPD window. HPD will fill out the handgun information before handing you the form(s). You only need to fill out one each of other forms available online for multiple PTAs per visit.