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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: bushmasta55 on February 17, 2010, 07:01:35 PM

Title: Hand gun class
Post by: bushmasta55 on February 17, 2010, 07:01:35 PM

Anyone know when the state run one is going to be?  Or isn there any gunshops that provide this class? If so which one would u guys recomend and what is the price range? Thanks guys?

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: 2aHawaii on February 17, 2010, 09:39:02 PM

The hunter's education course is run almost every month but it looks like it's filled up until June. You can always try and go on the first day they are holding the class and get on the waiting list. No guarantee though. You can check out the schedule on the DLNR website (http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/huntered/info/classes).

The L.I.F.E classes cost $120 and are run quite often. I've heard great things about the class. You can go to their website for more information (http://lifehawaii.com/LIFE/Handgun.html).

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: bushmasta55 on February 18, 2010, 02:56:36 AM

So each handgun needs permit? wow. is it the same process as the long gun permit? Two week waiting peroid? Has anyone took any LIFE classes?  I"m looking to sign up.  MIght even ask the other half if she wants to go.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: 2aHawaii on February 18, 2010, 07:17:30 AM

Yeah, it kinda sucks getting handguns. First you need to go down to the shop, buy the gun, go get the permit, wait 14 days, go pick up the permit, go get the gun from the store, then go back to HPD to register it. Very long process.

For long guns, you get the permit and it is good for one year and you can purchase long guns on the spot.

For a review of the LIFE course, Antithesis took it and wrote up a review (http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=83.msg209#msg209).

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: bushmasta55 on February 21, 2010, 07:05:43 PM

Thinking about signing up wit the LIFE class.  Maybe get the wife to join me.  Oh one more question: each permit has to be paid for each gun?

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: 2aHawaii on February 21, 2010, 07:08:21 PM

There is nothing to pay for when getting a permit, except for the first time you go and you need to pay for FBI fingerprinting. $19.25 one time only.

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: bushmasta55 on February 22, 2010, 03:30:40 PM

What if I got printed for a long gun permit?

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: 2aHawaii on February 22, 2010, 03:39:38 PM

Then you've already payed your fee :)

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: bushmasta55 on February 22, 2010, 04:47:31 PM

Quote from: 2aHawaii on February 22, 2010, 03:39:38 PM

Then you've already payed your fee :)

Sorry for asking a dumb question.  Thanks for the info 2A! Mahaloz. :shaka:

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: 2aHawaii on February 23, 2010, 06:44:20 AM

No worry, beef curry.

The only dumb question is the one that isn't asked.

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: Rookie808 on February 24, 2010, 02:31:39 PM

so i can sign up at young guns for this course?

Title: Re: Hand gun class
Post by: Tom_G on February 24, 2010, 03:33:49 PM

Quote from: Rookie808 on February 24, 2010, 02:31:39 PM

so i can sign up at young guns for this course?

If you want to take the LIFE class, then Young Guns is the place to sign up.  You'll also get a coupon good for a discount on your first purchase!