How to Get a Hawaii Non-Resident CCW Permit (2026 Guide)

The April 15, 2026 Solinsky v. Lopez injunction expressly protects the named plaintiff and members of the Hawaii Rifle Association from being denied a license solely because they are not Hawaii residents. How that remedy applies to other non-residents is unresolved, so confirm your individual eligibility — ideally with a Hawaii-licensed attorney — before investing in training or travel.

HRA membership does not appear on HPD's October 2026 civilian LTC checklist. That does not make it irrelevant: because the injunction names HRA members, membership may matter to a non-resident's eligibility. Do not treat it as either universally required or universally unnecessary.

The four counties — Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai — each run their own permit unit and checklist. The steps below follow Honolulu's October 2026 checklist; confirm the other counties' current requirements directly.

You must be 21 or older, have a mailing address that is not a P.O. box, and have no state or federal firearms prohibitors. Review how the Solinsky v. Lopez injunction applies to you before you begin.

HPD asks for two notarized affidavits from a verified instructor. The first covers the HRS §134-9 License to Carry program: a minimum four-hour lecture and a passing written exam (both within four years of application) and a passing shooting proficiency test. The second satisfies HRS §134-2(g)(2), (3) or (4) handgun-safety training, within four years. HPD notes a single training can satisfy both if it covers all required topics.

Our program is being developed to address these requirements, pending any necessary approvals; it has not been approved by HPD, and instructor verification is a separate requirement.

If you're bundling with Arizona, Utah, or California, those states' courses do not substitute for Hawaii's affidavits.

In Honolulu, the shooting proficiency test must be dated within 90 days of your application. Schedule it close to your planned filing date — not at the start of your preparation.

HPD maintains a Verified Instructors list available at its windows on request. Confirm your instructor's status before you test.

Firearms brought from out of state must be registered in person at HPD, 801 S. Beretania Street, where they are physically inspected. Include a copy of each registration in your application.

HPD's October 2026 civilian checklist lists: a notarized HRS §134-9 LTC training affidavit from a verified instructor (minimum four-hour lecture and passing written exam within four years; passing shooting proficiency test dated within 90 days of application); a notarized HRS §134-2(g)(2), (3) or (4) affidavit (within four years) — one training may satisfy both if it covers all required topics; the License to Carry Affidavit of Acknowledgment; the HPD-150B (concealed) or HPD-150C (unconcealed) application; a copy of each firearm registration; the HIPAA waiver; the Adult Mental Health Division form; the Permit to Acquire questionnaire; valid photo ID; one passport-sized photo; and the non-refundable $150 fee (cash only for now).

HPD describes the checklist as an informational guide, not a statutory amendment — the statutes and rules control, and HPD or other counties may request additional items. Armed guards and detectives use the separate HPD-150A application.

Applications are filed in person with the county police department. Expect a records review, including the mental-health and HIPAA authorizations you sign. Some counties may request additional information or a meeting.

Processing timelines vary widely. Honolulu is the busiest and slowest; the neighbor-island counties tend to move faster. No official processing timeline is published, so ask your county firearms unit for current wait times and don't book non-refundable travel around a pickup date until you have a written approval.

Once approved, you'll receive a notice to pick up your permit in person. Bring photo ID and any additional documents the county requests. Confirm the license term and renewal requirements with your county.