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Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii (Read 452319 times)

fstbckgt

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #140 on: September 03, 2012, 03:25:32 AM »
I've been waiting in line behind a guy who just wrapped his rifle in a beach towel.
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Kingkeoni

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #141 on: September 03, 2012, 04:53:13 AM »
Quote from: fstbckgt on September 03, 2012, 03:25:32 AM
I've been waiting in line behind a guy who just wrapped his rifle in a beach towel.

That, is a violation of Hawaii state law
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numbertwo

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #142 on: September 03, 2012, 10:35:37 AM »
Quote from: Harlech on September 03, 2012, 01:22:44 AM
I have not purchased a firearm in the state of Hawaii before.

Last question that just occured to me-

What is involved on the mental health waiver?

You just have to write down your PCP's info and sign the waiver allowing HPD to contact your PCP to dig into your files so they know you're not a diagnosed nut case.

I mentioned to a nurse that I was taking St. John's wort over the counter for depression. (at the time my wife had just had a miscarriage, and was diagnosed with a potentially deadly health problem, a good friend of mine had been moved into hospice care due to terminal brain cancer, a nephew had been in a car accident and is now paralyzed from the neck down, and an uncle who has been battling leukemia for the past 10 years has taken a distinct turn for the worse in the space of 2 weeks.  It was a rough time.)  I've never been diagnosed nor treated by a doctor for depression nor taken any prescription medication.  The doctor has never made any mention of it nor did we discuss my personal problems.

I'm planning on applying for my license this tuesday after the holiday.  What exactly are the questions that are asked?  If the question is have I ever been diagnosed with depression I can answer truthfully, no.  If the question is have I ever been depressed, I'd have to answer yes, just like everyone else on the planet.  If my doctor is an anti-gun person, and decides to comb through my records to look for a reason to deny, what are the repercussions if he decides to screw me and say that I have a major mental problem due to my use of an over the counter medication?


Sorry if i'm reading too much into this.  My friends have told me that the line from the movie 'the hunt for the red october' was written with me in mind- 'he doesn't take a shit without making a plan'.

I have the same problem sometimes. I'll ask a lot of questions almost down the where exactly I'll need to place my 2 feet once I walk into the door.

Also when I go to register the rifle, do I just walk around downtown honolulu with a rifle hanging over my shoulder?  Should I put it in a case?  Do I need a hard locking case?  Am I the only one to think its strange carrying a firearm into a police station?

No, don't do that. Get a case, hard or soft is fine, just as long as it's made for holding rifles. It was a little weird a first when till I saw a guy 2 spaces in front of me registering a g36 and a shotgun.
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hnl.flyboy

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #143 on: September 03, 2012, 01:09:08 PM »
Quote from: Harlech on September 03, 2012, 01:22:44 AM
I have not purchased a firearm in the state of Hawaii before.

Last question that just occured to me-

What is involved on the mental health waiver?

I mentioned to a nurse that I was taking St. John's wort over the counter for depression. (at the time my wife had just had a miscarriage, and was diagnosed with a potentially deadly health problem, a good friend of mine had been moved into hospice care due to terminal brain cancer, a nephew had been in a car accident and is now paralyzed from the neck down, and an uncle who has been battling leukemia for the past 10 years has taken a distinct turn for the worse in the space of 2 weeks.  It was a rough time.)  I've never been diagnosed nor treated by a doctor for depression nor taken any prescription medication.  The doctor has never made any mention of it nor did we discuss my personal problems.

I'm planning on applying for my license this tuesday after the holiday.  What exactly are the questions that are asked?  If the question is have I ever been diagnosed with depression I can answer truthfully, no.  If the question is have I ever been depressed, I'd have to answer yes, just like everyone else on the planet.  If my doctor is an anti-gun person, and decides to comb through my records to look for a reason to deny, what are the repercussions if he decides to screw me and say that I have a major mental problem due to my use of an over the counter medication?


Sorry if i'm reading too much into this.  My friends have told me that the line from the movie 'the hunt for the red october' was written with me in mind- 'he doesn't take a shit without making a plan'.

Also when I go to register the rifle, do I just walk around downtown honolulu with a rifle hanging over my shoulder?  Should I put it in a case?  Do I need a hard locking case?  Am I the only one to think its strange carrying a firearm into a police station?

Like KK said, if you weren't diagnosed for it, you should be fine. 

If you have it in a commercially made gun sock, sling it over your shoulder and walk into the police station like that.  Hell, if you don't have a car, you can walk from your Waikiki condo to the police station that way (if you don't mind the long walk).  I felt weird the first couple times walking into the police station with a gun, but 13 times later, it's become pretty normal.
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dstyles

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #144 on: September 06, 2012, 10:45:15 PM »
Does the 14 day waiting period include weekends? sorry noob here. Just needed to know so I can plan accordingly with my work schedule. Thanks
« Last Edit: September 06, 2012, 10:54:53 PM by dstyles »
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hnl.flyboy

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #145 on: September 07, 2012, 12:30:45 AM »
Quote from: dstyles on September 06, 2012, 10:45:15 PM
Does the 14 day waiting period include weekends? sorry noob here. Just needed to know so I can plan accordingly with my work schedule. Thanks

For the permit to acquire, yes.  You may pick it up 14 days, 2 weeks, after you apply.
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redryderbb

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #146 on: September 13, 2012, 10:57:44 PM »
When I first went to HPD to obtain my first handgun permit last month, everything went by smooth as glass.  Went to HPD at 8:00am, drove by on Beratania and the very first parking stall was vacant.  Parked my truck in vacant stall got out and found out that there was still plenty of time left on the parking meter.  Added a quarter and walked into the firearms division.  There were only 2 people ahead of me in line.  Provided my handgun documents, filled out the paperwork and got finger printed.  I was in and out about 20 minutes.  2 weeks passed and I went to pick up my handgun permit again at 8:00am, this time the second parking stall was vacant and still had some time left on parking meter.  Went into the firearms division and there was only 1 person ahead of me in line.  In and out about 5 minutes.  I then went to OGC to pick up my handgun and returned to HPD to register my handgun at about 9:30am.  I got lucky again by having the very first parking stall vacant.  Went inside and stood in line for about 15 minutes.  Everything went smoothly for my handgun.

Well this time, I went to HPD today at 11:00am to obtain my long gun permit. It was crazy!  None of the street parking stalls weren't vacant, so I had to park on one of the side streets down the road.  Walked into the firearms division and there was a line that ended by the glass door.  While standing at the end of the line, I've seen a guy that came around that small room with maybe 5-6 firearms with him.  Stood in line for almost 2 hours :wtf:

I would recommend to anyone who plan to get a handgun permit/long gun permit/registering firearms/etc, to try get there (if possible) as soon as they open up or a little later.  I'll for sure get there when they open up to pick up my long gun permit in about 2 weeks  :shaka:

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simx48

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #147 on: October 21, 2012, 09:03:37 PM »
Hi, I'm still a little confused about when to actually purchase the handgun.  If I understand correctly, you can purchase a handgun without a permit but can't actually take possession of the gun until you apply for the permit and go through the 14 day waiting period.  Could you just go ahead and apply for a permit and then purchase the gun after the 14 day waiting period?  Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, just trying to get all the info before I go get my permit.
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BUD

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #148 on: October 21, 2012, 10:08:11 PM »
handgun permits are issued for a specific handgun (serial #).  you will have to work out with the seller when you pay (most likely up front to hold it for 2 weeks).  you can't just apply for a permit.....it must be a permit to aquire a specific handgun.
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numbertwo

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #149 on: October 22, 2012, 09:54:13 AM »
I'm thinking about selling my handgun (locally I hope).

Can someone help refresh my memory on how do I go about doing that?

So far this is what I think I know:
1. meet with buyer at range, home or gun store.
2. give him gun info (do I just write it all down on a piece of normal paper? and exactly what info do I give?
3. buyer applies for permit and we both wait 2 weeks
4. preferably meet at HPD, I sign buyers permit and release the gun to new owner
5. he goes and registers and I go about my way.

Is this correct?
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bass monkey

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #150 on: October 22, 2012, 10:40:14 AM »
You give him the make, model, serial number, caliber.  You can write it as a bill of sale.  That should be sufficent

You never mentioned collecting money so if you giving away a free gun ill take it.  Thanks!!!
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numbertwo

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #151 on: October 22, 2012, 11:12:31 AM »
Quote from: bass monkey on October 22, 2012, 10:40:14 AM
You give him the make, model, serial number, caliber.  You can write it as a bill of sale.  That should be sufficent

You never mentioned collecting money so if you giving away a free gun ill take it.  Thanks!!!

Thanks and haha I left that out because I felt it was given but maybe one day when I can afford to give one away then you'll be first on the list  :D
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Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #152 on: October 22, 2012, 11:40:48 AM »
Does the original party have to sign?  I was given the pistol and a copy of the registration to original owner.
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Dregs

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #153 on: October 27, 2012, 02:02:18 PM »
I once saw a guy drag his entire stack-on safe through the lobby and to the counter.
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Haoleb

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #154 on: October 27, 2012, 03:42:01 PM »
I am on the big island, When i went to register two handguns and a rifle I brought in from out of state I had the two handguns in their own pelican cases and the rifle in a rifle case, I walk in to the Kona PD, surprised by the amount of people there as I came right after they opened for the day. Anyway I sat down in the little lobby area with my guns as the people ahead of me were helped. When It was my turn I stand up and with all the guns in their cases set them on the counter and the lady looks at me like I had a bomb strapped on and was going to blow the place up. She had me go outside and show the weapons were clear in their sand barrel. The people ahead of me did not do that. And there is no sign or anything that I saw that says you need to make sure the weapons are clear in the barrel before entering... Very strange, I thought. Just the way the lady was looking at me made me uncomfortable for the rest of the process.

Thats just my story. Overall it took like an hour. Meanwhile the guy sitting next to me gripes about how its harder to bring guns from out of state than to buy here.. I sure dont think so.
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BUD

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #155 on: October 29, 2012, 09:17:54 PM »
Hilo PD is totally cool.  Longest I ever waited was 35 minutes.  The lady pretty much knows everyone by name.  Even better is Pahoa police station.  They do gun stuff on Tuesday and Thursday and I have NEVER seen another person in their when I was there.  Even cooler than Hilo!
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simx48

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #156 on: November 05, 2012, 03:08:14 PM »
Does the day you apply for the permit count towards the 14 day waiting period or does the first day start on the day after you apply?
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hnl.flyboy

Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #157 on: November 05, 2012, 09:04:46 PM »
Quote from: simx48 on November 05, 2012, 03:08:14 PM
Does the day you apply for the permit count towards the 14 day waiting period or does the first day start on the day after you apply?

If you apply on Monday, you can pick it up on the 3rd Tuesday after.
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g4z808

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #158 on: December 03, 2012, 08:23:55 PM »
Hi i have a few questions

I plan to register a out of state firearm
When i bring it to HPD do i need to bring proof that it has been within 72 hours?
and what if i dont have a plane ticket to show.
will i need to get a hawaii ID first . i have a out of state drivers license
and i hear if i dont have a Primary care physician i can just state that, or do i need to have a doctor

and lastly what happens , or is it possible to register a out of state firearm after 72 hours. or do i gotta catch a plane out and fly back in just to have a ticket
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Kingkeoni

Re: Getting and registering a gun in Hawaii
« Reply #159 on: December 03, 2012, 08:35:16 PM »
Quote from: g4z808 on December 03, 2012, 08:23:55 PM
Hi i have a few questions

I plan to register a out of state firearm
When i bring it to HPD do i need to bring proof that it has been within 72 hours?
and what if i dont have a plane ticket to show.
will i need to get a hawaii ID first . i have a out of state drivers license
and i hear if i dont have a Primary care physician i can just state that, or do i need to have a doctor

and lastly what happens , or is it possible to register a out of state firearm after 72 hours. or do i gotta catch a plane out and fly back in just to have a ticket

Ok...

Take a deep breath...

It's all gonna be ok.

Just bring in your firearm, stand in line for 6 hours, hand it to the officer and state "brought this with me from out of state"

The officer will ask if its your first time registering a gun in Hawaii. You'll reply "yes"

He will give you a bunch of forms to fill out, you fill them all out and then you will need to be finger printed.

Bring $16.50 exact change in cash. Hand it to the officer.

Then you'll get finger printed.

You wait a few minutes and he will present you with a shiny new Hawaii firearm registration slip.

You sign the slip and keep the top copy.

Hand him the rest of the copies.

Your out of state ID is ok.

Your out of state doctor is ok.

Then you're finished, you'll say to yourself, "this wasn't so bad"

I would recommend applying for a long gun permit at the same time.
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