In 2018 Hawaii Firearms Coalitions attornies (Alan Beck and Stephen Stamboulieh) filed a lawsuit on behalf of HIFICO director Andrew Namiki Roberts, stating that Hawaii’s ban on the possession of Tasers and Stunguns (E-Arms) was unconstitutional.
After almost four years, Hawaii’s laws were changed, and as of January 1st, 2022, the ownerships and carrying of E-Arms are legal in the state of Hawaii.
DEALERS ARE STILL GOING THRU THE LICENSING PROCESS TO BE ABLE TO SELL THEM
Below is a brief outline of the law;
- Dealers must be licensed by the county they are in to sell E-Arms.
- Dealers must conduct background checks.
- Dealers must provide an instructional briefing on the use, the effects, storage and disposal, and current laws.
- Dealers will register E-Arms that they sell.
- Tasers can only be used for self-defense, the defense of others, and the protection of property.
- People prohibited from owning firearms are prohibited from owning E-Arms.
- E-arms must be stored to prevent access to them by minors
- E-arms can not be loaned, shared, or used by anyone other than the purchaser
- It is a felony to possess or use E-arms while committing a separate crime.
FAQ
Can I carry E-Arms?
YES. You can carry E-Arms concealed or openly.
Can I buy E-Arms online
YES. But the seller must be licensed and comply with the dealer requirements.
Can I buy E-Arms when I visit the mainland?
YES. You can buy E-Arms out of state and bring it home to you
Can I give my spouse/family member/friend E-Arms?
NO. you can not share, gift, or transfer E-Arms without a license. We would recommend a gift certificate.
Do I have to take a training class?
NO. You don’t have to take a class, an information briefing must be provided at the time of purchase, WE DO HOWEVER recommend future education such as a taser-specific self-defense class.
Can I leave my E-Arms in my car?
Yes, as long as it’s not likely to be accessible by a minor, WE DONT HOWEVER recommend doing this. ITS DUMB, DONT DO IT.
Relevant laws can be found here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0134/HRS_0134-0081.htm Use next in the bottom left to view all relevant sections
Information for dealers can be found at the following county websites
HONOLULU: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/csd/E-GUN_FAQs_2021.12.29_rev_v2.pdf
MAUI: Not available
KAUI: Not available
HAWAII: Not Available
We will update this information when more information is available.
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For more information on Hawaii gun laws see our info page at the HIFICO LAW PAGE