Just started doing some research and differing opinions on whether they require a storefront and zoning of the home. Interesting in acquiring an FFL license. Wondering if the state will make you jump through hoops backwards to acquire one or make it basically impossible to acquire a new home based FFL. If anybody has gone through the process recently has any current info on whether it’s possible or not. Thanks guys!

Just started doing some research and differing opinions on whether they require a storefront and zoning of the home. Interesting in acquiring an FFL license. Wondering if the state will make you jump through hoops backwards to acquire one or make it basically impossible to acquire a new home based FFL. If anybody has gone through the process recently has any current info on whether it’s possible or not. Thanks guys!

On oahu no can, city ordinary prohibits it in no industrial zones.

On oahu no can, city ordinary prohibits it in no industrial zones.

Dam that sucks, thanks for the info 

I know someone with a FFL in his home but has had it for decades.

Point of note: zoning doesn't impact getting a C&R FFL. I assume you are wanting the retail FFL - laws were passed back in the 90's to do away with the "kitchen table" FFLs. To my knowledge Al Mungeon (Ready on the Right in Kailua) was the last home-based FFL in Hawaii. His was grandfathered after the zoning changes, and I believe he has since retired.

Point of note: zoning doesn't impact getting a C&R FFL. I assume you are wanting the retail FFL - laws were passed back in the 90's to do away with the "kitchen table" FFLs. To my knowledge Al Mungeon (Ready on the Right in Kailua) was the last home-based FFL in Hawaii. His was grandfathered after the zoning changes, and I believe he has since retired.

there are other home based FFLs still...

there are other home based FFLs still...

There was a news report a few years back said their was around 20 I believe.