As the title mentions I will be moving from CA to Oahu this Fall. I have a few questions about gun laws/hunting and was happy to find this active 2A community.

I am planning to bring all my firearms. From reading online it seems I have two weeks upon arrival to visit the Honolulu police department to register all guns. Is that correct? Do I need an appointment/call before hand?

You have 5 days from when the gun lands on Oahu to go to HPD and register it in person with the firearm. Don't bring ammo or mags.

Seems like all my CA legal firearms are good to go? No standard cap mags and no NFA items are the only restrictions?

Yes.

I have a CCW in CA and have a clean record with no mental health issues. Is Honolulu police department handing out CCWs if I complete all the necessary steps? What is the time line?

HPD is issuing CCWs, but you have to go thru the HI hoops. THere is no reciprocity with CA.  Once you turn the forms in, ETA is 2-3 months. But some have been waiting a year. So roll of the dice.

Looks like there is one public range. Any IDPA or USPSA comps? Pistol range minimum 25 yards?(!). I have steel targets, not worth it to bring?
The area of the range that houses the IDPA just opened last week. Unsure if steel is allowed due to new range rules. I would say, don't bring them. Yes pistol min range is 25 yards. No holster draw, 5rds max per mag. No rapid fire.

I will also be brining my bird dog, yes started that lengthy vet process. Hawaii govt website shows many upland bird species to hunt. Is that accurate? Seems like two parcels of land open for upland on Oahu.

For mammals, it seems goats and pigs on Oahua and Lanai has good Axis and Mouflon. Obviously will be brining my spearfishing set up but would love to try an arrow or use my 6.5 for "big" game. Any insight on that?

Thanks for your time.

Wecome to the forum Jake. This should get you started till others chime in.

https://www.honolulupd.org/police-services/firearms/#tab-gunlaws

https://www.honolulupd.org/police-services/firearms/#tab-registration
See Out of State Registration, No appointment necessary.

https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=15582.0
Start on page 57 and work your way back. The "action bays" at Koko Head for clubs are just starting to open up.

CCW
https://www.honolulupd.org/police-services/firearms/#tab-licensetocarryfirearm
 
I don't hunt but I'm sure some hunters will chime in.

For the out of state registration is it $44 per gun or is that for one background check for all the firearms?

As the title mentions I will be moving from CA to Oahu this Fall. I have a few questions about gun laws/hunting and was happy to find this active 2A community.

I am planning to bring all my firearms. From reading online it seems I have two weeks upon arrival to visit the Honolulu police department to register all guns. Is that correct? Do I need an appointment/call before hand?

Seems like all my CA legal firearms are good to go? No standard cap mags and no NFA items are the only restrictions?

I have a CCW in CA and have a clean record with no mental health issues. Is Honolulu police department handing out CCWs if I complete all the necessary steps? What is the time line?

Looks like there is one public range. Any IDPA or USPSA comps? Pistol range minimum 25 yards?(!). I have steel targets, not worth it to bring?

I will also be brining my bird dog, yes started that lengthy vet process. Hawaii govt website shows many upland bird species to hunt. Is that accurate? Seems like two parcels of land open for upland on Oahu.

For mammals, it seems goats and pigs on Oahua and Lanai has good Axis and Mouflon. Obviously will be brining my spearfishing set up but would love to try an arrow or use my 6.5 for "big" game. Any insight on that?

Thanks for your time.

The actions bays at KHSC (public range on Oahu) does host USPSA/IPSC competitions.  NO IDPA events.  There are a few different USPSA/IPSC groups.  It used to be that there was a competition every weekend, but after the shutdown, only a few groups have started back up. 

If you are DoD (.mil or .civ), you can join Schofield Rod and Gun Club.  They have rifle and pistol ranges, along with shotgun.  I haven't gone in years, but another opportunity.

Thank you every one for the quick responses. As messed up as it sounds, I am looking forward to more relaxed gun laws in Hawaii, relative to CA. 8+ month for CCW approval, handgun roster, and fixed mag ARs are brutal to deal with. My guess ammo cost will be pricey, any regulations against me bringing ammo into the state? Another enjoyable California law....

1) Are the action bays the "cowboy" shooting area on the website? 2) Will there be times in which that bay will allow 7 yard targets and from the holster? 3) Do any indoor ranges allow from the holster? Not military affiliated.

1) Yes, but that's with the groups that do "cowboy action shooting".  Before the shutdown, there was at least one group that used to do cowboy action shooting.  Usually was a good sized group, with many folks geared up with cowboy attire.  Looked like good fun!

2) Yes, but again depending on the group.  To be clear, the bays are available to groups/club/organization, and assigned days by the range manager.  So you have to be part of a group/club that utilize the bays. 

3) There are only a few indoor ranges on Oahu.  Each has their own policy.  I only have experience at 808GC, where I have shot from holster.

To clarify, the bays that only orgs/clubs/groups can use are used by them.  An individual cannot go by themselves and set up their own targets.  These groups often have "open shoots" where people can come and set up their own Kokohead compliant targets that have distances from 3 yards up to 40 yards, depending on how the bay is set up.  An example is Hawaii Rifle Association (HRA) used to have the bays once or twice a month.  This was prior to the range shut down back in 2022.  Last weekend was the first organization to use the bays since 2022 and was USPSA.  I don't think they have "open shoots".

Open shoots are when people can come and shoot their own ammo and targets.  Often the rules are less strict than at the pistol bullseye side or rifle bench side of Koko Head Shooting Complex.  Pre shutdown, in the bays and open shoots, they allowed rapid fire (mag dumps) as long as it's controlled. As in you not shooting at the dirt or in the sky. They allowed holstering and slinging rifles. They allowed steel targets at closer ranges for pistol, further distance for rifle steel targets. These open shoots were fun becuase you can make friends and often they let you shoot their guns to try.  Plus the distances are more realistic of going for a self defense situation.

Groups would also host "skill builders" in the bays prior to the shut down.  These were basically classes.

So the above is unknown as the bay's just repopened last weekend for the first time in 2 years.  I'm sure HI has decided not to allow the fun stuff.

There are only 2 indoor ranges on Oahu. 1 is in Waipahu and they require you to take a class before allowing you to holster a handgun. I refuse to do this as it's a money grab or spend money at this range if all possible.  The other 808 Gun Club allows holstering without taking a class first.  But check with them first, they often want to observe you to make sure you know what you're doing first.

To clarify, the bays that only orgs/clubs/groups can use are used by them.  An individual cannot go by themselves and set up their own targets.  These groups often have "open shoots" where people can come and set up their own Kokohead compliant targets that have distances from 3 yards up to 40 yards, depending on how the bay is set up.  An example is Hawaii Rifle Association (HRA) used to have the bays once or twice a month.  This was prior to the range shut down back in 2022.  Last weekend was the first organization to use the bays since 2022 and was USPSA.  I don't think they have "open shoots".

Open shoots are when people can come and shoot their own ammo and targets.  Often the rules are less strict than at the pistol bullseye side or rifle bench side of Koko Head Shooting Complex.  Pre shutdown, in the bays and open shoots, they allowed rapid fire (mag dumps) as long as it's controlled. As in you not shooting at the dirt or in the sky. They allowed holstering and slinging rifles. They allowed steel targets at closer ranges for pistol, further distance for rifle steel targets. These open shoots were fun becuase you can make friends and often they let you shoot their guns to try.  Plus the distances are more realistic of going for a self defense situation.

Groups would also host "skill builders" in the bays prior to the shut down.  These were basically classes.

So the above is unknown as the bay's just repopened last weekend for the first time in 2 years. I'm sure HI has decided not to allow the fun stuff.

There are only 2 indoor ranges on Oahu. 1 is in Waipahu and they require you to take a class before allowing you to holster a handgun. I refuse to do this as it's a money grab or spend money at this range if all possible.  The other 808 Gun Club allows holstering without taking a class first.  But check with them first, they often want to observe you to make sure you know what you're doing first.

It is known. . . 

OP - Expect mostly competitions or groups doing classes.  Mostly in reaction to new gun laws which took effect 1 Jan 2024.

What are some of the new laws? CA had their wave of new laws/infringements as well.

SB3196

Prior to 1/1/24; everyone had to take a handgun safety class in order to buy any handgun (from FFL or private party).  THis class was good for life.  Now, EVERYONE has to retake the class because all instructors have to be approved by HPD (police department). And now the class taken is only good for 4 years. Then you have to take another one.  The prior class could be taught by any NRA instructor, without police approval of the instructor.

Prior to 1/1/24, you didn't need a class to buy a rifle or shotgun. Now you do and it's only good for 4 years.

Then effective in July 2023, the sensitive places law for CCW holders took effect.

Also effective 1/1/24; they changed the CCW requirement and EVERYONE who applies now needs new class as they added more course material. But, on a good note, the new CCW's are valid for 4 years, instead of just 1 year. But they also increased the fee from $10 to $150. And an automatic denial after 120 days with no refund of your $150.

Did the sensitive places bill go into effect? We have a similiar one in CA but most of it got struck down quickly and now going through the the lengthy court process. Did all of it go into effect or only portions? The bill is almost identical to CA.

I didn't see it mentioned, but rifle magazines of any capacity are legal.

That's not exactly how it works here.

Rifle mags for which there is no pistol capable of using the same mags -- and having over 10 rd capacity -- are legal.

They made that part of the law unnecessarily complicated. 

Letter of the law:  AR mags over 10 rd size are banned, because AR pistols exist.  But, since semi-auto AR pistols are prohibited here, there's no legal way to have an AR semi-auto rifle and an AR semi-auto pistol share the same >10rd mag.  So, that specific case is not enforced here AFAIK.

However, if you have a carbine rifle that uses Glock 9mm mags, those are definitley limited to 10rds.