Thanks, ren. I just learned that Ed Masaki passed away late last year. I actually had him working on my 1911 but he unfortunately never finished and I’m looking for someone to pick up where he left off.

Thanks! Me not being familiar with Mr Masaki, do you know how I can find him among the dozens of booths this weekend at the Blaisdel?

I have a Colt 1911A1 handed down to me from my dad. The barrel bushing is extremely tight fitting and nearly impossible to remove for a proper cleaning. After using the barrel bushing wrench to release the spring tension, the only thing that worked is using a screwdriver (very carefully) to pry the dang thing out. Thankfully, I managed to get it out without scratching or pitting the muzzle area. Any suggestions on remedying this situation? I was thinking of wet sanding the bushing to make it a better fit, but I'm so worried that I'll screw it up somehow. After all, it was one of my dad's prized guns. Is this a job for a gunsmith…if so, are there any on Oahu that can help?

First,Hawaii County Police Department has a PDF on their website that can be used to notify them of the transfer of a long gun  .....

Document:  http://www.hawaiipolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/gun_transfer.pdf

HOWEVER .....  For a handgun .....

The new owner (you) will receive one copy of the permit back, just like in a gun shop purchase where they keep their copies and you get one to use for registration.

The reason handguns and long guns are different:  you won't ever have a specific permit for a long gun, so the PDF is used for sending to the police department.



http://www.hawaiipolice.com/services/firearm-registration

Scroll to Transfer, Possession of Firearms

Sorry, just to make sure I understand, I should get my permits to acquire (one for each handgun), make xerox copies, mail them to my brother and have him sign one set to send back to me, then he needs to submit the second set within 48 hours to Hawaii county PD?

No FFL is required for same State transfers.
He can ship it directly to to you via all carriers EXCEPT USPS.

1. Apply for permit from HPD
2. pick up permit and send permit to Hilo , (seller) sign the back.
3. Send back paperwork with the pistol to you directly but not via USPS.
4. register pistol with HPD


Humilio start a new subject for that topic, keep this topic for the Lines at HPD.

Thanks for the info. Sorry for straying off topic. Got carried away...

Report for Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Day:  T     <== M | T | W | TH | F
Time in:  Arrived at noon
Time out:  1312
People in line upon Arrival;: 17 in front, unknown in the room
People in line upon Departure:  12+
Permit Applications Submitted:  0
Permits Picked Up: 0
Local Firearms Registered: 1
Out of State Firearms Registered: 0

About as good a job as could be done with that many people. Officers came out periodically to address permit pick-ups. Signed on the new E-signature system, seems to speed up the process a bit.

Ive never registered a handgun in Honolulu before, always in Hilo where its very easy. When going to get my permit to acquire, is it helpful if I fill out the forms (found on HPDs website) beforehand instead of at the station? Ive heard that HPD wants you to complete the forms at the station so theres no mistakes. Also, when bringing the firearm back to get it registered, can I use my soft-sided case or do they require a hard case?