Blog & How-To
How to get a Hawaii Non-Resident CCW.
Plain-English guides for every step of the Hawaii Non-Resident concealed carry pathway — from eligibility review to permit issuance.
How-To · 12 min read
How to Get a Hawaii Non-Resident CCW Permit (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step walkthrough of the Hawaii Non-Resident concealed carry permit process, updated for HPD's October 2026 License to Carry checklist.
Read guideLegal Background · 5 min read
HRA Membership and the Solinsky v. Lopez Injunction: What It Does and Doesn't Mean
What the April 15, 2026 Solinsky v. Lopez injunction says about Hawaii Rifle Association members, why HRA membership is not on HPD's October 2026 checklist, and what remains unresolved.
Read guideTravel · 9 min read
Traveling to Hawaii With a Firearm: TSA, Airline, and Registration
A practical, current guide to flying to Hawaii with a firearm, registering on arrival, and staying compliant inter-island.
Read guideTraining · 8 min read
Hawaii CCW Training Requirements Explained
What Hawaii requires for License to Carry training under HRS §134-9 and §134-2(g), per HPD's October 2026 checklist — affidavits, time windows, and instructor verification.
Read guideCost · 6 min read
What Does a Hawaii Non-Resident CCW Actually Cost?
A transparent breakdown of the costs — training, shooting test, registration, county filing, and concierge — for a Hawaii non-resident CCW.
Read guideLegal · 10 min read
Solensky v. Lopez: The Federal Ruling That Opened Hawaii CCW to Non-Residents
A plain-English breakdown of Solinsky v. Lopez — the April 15, 2026 injunction protecting the named plaintiff and Hawaii Rifle Association members from denial of a carry license solely for non-residency.
Read guideReciprocity · 9 min read
Hawaii CCW Reciprocity: What Your Out-of-State Permit Actually Gets You
Hawaii has zero concealed carry reciprocity. Here's what that means for visitors, how the non-resident pathway works, and how to legally carry in the islands.
Read guideCornerstone Guide · 14 min read
Can a Non-Resident Carry a Firearm in Hawaii? (2026 Guide)
Some non-residents may now apply for a Hawaii License to Carry after the Solinsky v. Lopez injunction. What the ruling covers, and how HPD's October 2026 checklist works.
Read guideExecutive Protection · 14 min read
Hawaii CCW for Executive Protection Professionals | Travel Prepared
Learn why executive protection professionals, armed security officers, and private security teams traveling to Hawaii should understand Hawaii's concealed carry laws and permit process.
Read guideHow-To FAQs
Fast answers to the most common questions
The essentials on Hawaii's non-resident concealed carry process. For 40+ additional questions, visit our full FAQ.