Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Kahului, Lihue or anywhere in the islands: Hawaii buyers can order from JCM Armory and pick up at a licensed dealer near them. JCM Armory is a licensed firearms dealer (FFL) in Joppa, Maryland. We ship to local FFLs in 49 states (not California). Hawaii has some of the more detailed firearm rules in the country, so please read this page, and check with your dealer, before you order.
How buying a gun online works in Hawaii
- Pick your firearm and your dealer. Add the gun to your cart and choose a licensed Hawaii dealer at checkout. Start your permit to acquire with your county police department before you order.
- Direct to the FFL. With your dealer’s license on file, the firearm ships to them. We do not deliver firearms to homes.
- Permit, registration and pickup. Present your county permit to acquire, complete ATF Form 4473, and register the firearm with your county police after you receive it.
What to know about firearm transfers in Hawaii
Permit to acquire. Hawaii requires a permit to acquire from your county police chief. For handguns, each acquisition needs its own permit, which can’t be issued sooner than 14 calendar days after you apply (and must be issued or denied by day 40), and under HRS 134-2 must be used within 30 days. Long-gun permits are valid for one year and cover multiple purchases. Applicants need a firearms safety course taken within the past four years, and the Hawaii Police Department also requires a hunter education card for a long-gun permit.
Registration. Firearms must be registered with your county police department after you acquire them.
Other limits. Hawaii bans the sale of pistols it defines as “assault pistols” and of handgun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
Please treat this page as general information only. It is not legal advice. Each buyer must comply with federal, state and local law, and laws change over time. Check with your Hawaii FFL on anything specific. Some items we sell may not be legal to buy in Hawaii; your dealer will not transfer an item that state law prohibits. Last reviewed: October 21, 2026.
Shipping and fees
- $300+ firearm? Free shipping.
- $750+ in ammunition? Free shipping on the ammo.
- Anything else ships for $15 flat; firearms and ammunition always go in separate packages.
- A $40 hazmat fee applies to any order with powder or primers.
- Your Hawaii dealer charges their own transfer fee.
Popular categories for Hawaii buyers
Hawaii hunting rules come from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Before you order in Hawaii
Hawaii timing deserves extra planning. Because a handgun permit takes 14 to 40 days to be issued and must be used within 30 days after that, coordinate with your dealer so the firearm arrives inside that window. Long-gun permits last a year and can cover multiple purchases. After pickup, take the firearm to your county police for registration within the time the law allows. Island shipping adds transit time, so confirm your dealer’s receiving schedule before you check out.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Hawaii?
Yes. You need a permit to acquire from your county police chief, and handguns need a separate permit for each purchase.
Do I have to register my gun in Hawaii?
Yes. Firearms must be registered with your county police department.
Can a gun be shipped to my house in Hawaii?
No. Firearms ship only to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete the paperwork and background check before pickup.
What will I pay for shipping?
Nothing on firearms of $300 or more, and nothing on ammo once you reach $750 in ammunition. Otherwise shipping is $15 flat, plus $40 hazmat on powder or primers.
Do you ship to every state?
We ship firearms to local FFL dealers in 49 states. We do not ship to California.