I have a few handguns and a shotgun stored in California and want to bring them back to Hawaii.  They are all legal there and in Hawaii and regged to me.  Thing is I'm busy and I have family members which go back and forth all the time, can I just have them check it in as luggage to bring back to me or must I travel there for the day and then come back with them checked into luggage?

It's always best to check with the airline, but someone had a similar question a month or so ago and I shared my experience. I had a few guns at my dad's house in California that were registered to my dad because I bought them when I was a minor. Last year I went to visit and I was able to take them on the plane with no problem to bring them to Hawaii. The airline didn't ask for any amount of paperwork. I just had to declare them to the agent and they made sure there was no ammo, etc. I've also flown within the lower 48 to hunt in the past and never had to show any registration paperwork or prove they were mine, but that was many years ago. Different airlines could have different policies, so best to check, but based on my experience, what you want to do shouldn't be a problem.

I would recommend calling the airline a few times and speaking to different people including a supervisor. I got a different answer each time and wanted to make sure I was getting the correct information. It seems the regular customer service people weren't familiar with the policies and would just check it out on their own site and read back to me what the policy was - not very helpful.

I have a few handguns and a shotgun stored in California and want to bring them back to Hawaii.  They are all legal there and in Hawaii and regged to me.  Thing is I'm busy and I have family members which go back and forth all the time, can I just have them check it in as luggage to bring back to me or must I travel there for the day and then come back with them checked into luggage?

Just have them sent over to OGC.  They can handle everything for you! 

If they are reged in Hawaii already to u best u fly up and bring them back. Less hassle. 

If the reged in Hawaii in your name you don't have to re register.

I've traveled extensively with weapons and ammo with no issues(only once in NY over ammo, slight delay)

I've never been asked for documents/paperwork.... ever. Just declare the weapons, have them in a TSA approved case, follow the TSA & airline rules and you won't have an issue.

Also just had a friend have a relative bring him a pistol from the mainland with no issues, just remember the HPD 72 hr registration rule.

I fly all over the place with guns.

No one has ever asked me for any documentation.

Just make sure you (your family or friends) follow TSA guidelines.

I usually don't fly with too much ammo, that's what they're concerned about.

Flying with firearms is not a problem as they dont ask for documentation since MOST States don't have registration.

They (TSA and airlines) don't even ask for 5320 for NFA items.