Will be retiring to the Big Island early 2018. Not real happy about it considering the States terrible gun laws.But my question is to anyone who has made the move from the mainland to the islands.What did you find to be the best way to ship your firearms?I have a fairly substantial collection and need some first hand info.fom people who made the move.Any help with the whole process would be appreciated. Thanks

I just did. Packed em all in an enclosed trailer and shipped the enclosed trailer over along with other household items. You can ship a sealed locked enclosed trailer through mattson, it wasn't very cheap though.

  However, I did hear from a department of land and natural resources enforcement officer, that the state is looking at providing CCW licenses.

You're only given 72 hours for handguns.  You might consider bringing your fire arms to a Hawaii Island FF L. Then you will have the time needed to be able to get your long guns and any handguns registered. The handguns require a two week hold time here on Maui. Unfortunately each island is different so I don't know what is specifically required on the Big Island.  However, I did hear from a department of land and natural resources enforcement officer, that the state is looking at providing CCW licenses.
You can imagine how my jaw hit the floor when I heard that one.

You're only given 72 hours for handguns.  You might consider bringing your fire arms to a Hawaii Island FF L. Then you will have the time needed to be able to get your long guns and any handguns registered. The handguns require a two week hold time here on Maui. Unfortunately each island is different so I don't know what is specifically required on the Big Island.  However, I did hear from a department of land and natural resources enforcement officer, that the state is looking at providing CCW licenses.

You can imagine how my jaw hit the floor when I heard that one.


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Once you receive a permit to acquire a firearm, you must register all firearms with the Hawaiʻi Police Department within five days of purchase or acquisition.

If you move to Hawaiʻi and bring in a firearm of any description, you must register the firearm within five days after the firearm enters the state. If you were not
born in the United States, you will need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Fees — you will be charged a one-time fee of $42 for a fingerprint check. Payment
must be made by Money Order or Cashier’s Check only, payable to Hawaiʻi Criminal Justice Data Center.

Before coming to the police station (at home or at the gun dealer’s establishment):

    Unload your firearm. Transporting a loaded firearm is against the law.
    Prepare your firearm by having it “open” and visually safe (bolt removed; clip removed and slide in open position; cylinder removed or in open position etc.)
    Transport your firearms in an enclosed container. It is the law.
    DO NOT enter the building with any kind of ammunition in your possession.

Thanks for stealing my post, FP. (Kidding)

I shipped my stuff through Uhaul for $3,000 per box. I moved for a job so it was a big tax write off.

Looks like they have a lot of places to register at. They benevolently give you five days to register after you arrive. It's only one fee ($42) for as many as you have including pistols. Enjoy the rapback (not). http://www.hawaiipolice.com/services/firearm-registration

I just noticed this. "Payment must be made by Money Order or Cashier’s Check only, payable to Hawaiʻi Criminal Justice Data Center." Talk about lack of customer service...

You're only given 72 hours for handguns.  You might consider bringing your fire arms to a Hawaii Island FF L. Then you will have the time needed to be able to get your long guns and any handguns registered. The handguns require a two week hold time here on Maui. Unfortunately each island is different so I don't know what is specifically required on the Big Island.  However, I did hear from a department of land and natural resources enforcement officer, that the state is looking at providing CCW licenses.

You can imagine how my jaw hit the floor when I heard that one.

rklapp were those Uhaul units their Ubox? I've looked at those but they're wooden construction so I don't know if I'd be confident in their strength and durability in shipping a expensive firearms collection over seas.

I moved to the BI in 2008. I got rid of most of my guns before I moved due to a lack of places to shoot and restrictions on what you can shoot if you find a place. I inventoried what I had and had the mover sign my inventory sheet after he inventoried what I had. He was appreciative of my doing this ahead of time. I also paid extra for insuring the guns but in hind sight that was pretty stupid. The guns were loaded in the middle of a 20' container. Even if someone would have broken the seal they would not have been able to get to them without unloading 10' of my junk. I am currently working and living on Oahu. I will be retiring back to the BI in the next 2-3 years (Hopefully). I have accumulated more guns since I moved here. And I will be getting rid of most of my guns before I move back. I will get rid of most of my belongings before I move. I hope I can convince my wife to do the same. 

If you have any specific questions that you don't want on a public forum feel free to PM here and I will answer you the best I can.

So where on the island are you moving? My house over there is in the Southpoint area out in the country.
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Inspector appreciate the insight.This will be a final move for my wife and I so the firearms will be coming over.Besides I have a bad habit of not selling anything once purchased and several pieces have a sentimental value.I'll just have to figure out the most cost effective way to get them over to the Island.

In researching the the Hawaiian gun laws and the lack of shooting opportunities on the Big Island it really turns your stomach at how the 2nd Ammendment is trampled in the state.If we had'nt purchased our property in the late 90's and it having been a dream of my wife's to eventually retire to here I really believe I would have looked to move elsewhere.

We are actually going to be South Point neighbors. Speaking of shooting opportunities have you ever shot at the makeshift range at Manuka? If I have any other questions I'll
PM you.

Inspector appreciate the insight.This will be a final move for my wife and I so the firearms will be coming over.Besides I have a bad habit of not selling anything once purchased and several pieces have a sentimental value.I'll just have to figure out the most cost effective way to get them over to the Island.

In researching the the Hawaiian gun laws and the lack of shooting opportunities on the Big Island it really turns your stomach at how the 2nd Ammendment is trampled in the state.If we had'nt purchased our property in the late 90's and it having been a dream of my wife's to eventually retire to here I really believe I would have looked to move elsewhere.

We are actually going to be South Point neighbors. Speaking of shooting opportunities have you ever shot at the makeshift range at Manuka? If I have any other questions I'll
PM you.

Not sure but if the price is right I have heard of a company that makes an indoor range inside a container. That would be pretty cool.