Hawaii License to Carry Course

The License to Carry Class fulfills your Hawaii education requirement for a Honolulu county license to carry, under HRS 134-9: four hours of classroom and two hours of live fire at the range.

Before you book, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Own a registered firearm in Hawaii
• Provide a copy of your firearm(s) registration no later than the first class
• Provide a valid government picture ID before class starts. The name you provide must match your valid government issued picture ID.

This course must cover:

• Firearm safety
• Firearm handling
• Shooting technique
• Safe storage
• Legal methods to transport firearms and secure firearms in vehicles
• Laws governing places in which persons are prohibited from carrying a firearm
• Firearm usage in low-light situations
• Situational awareness and conflict management
• Laws governing firearms, including information regarding the circumstances in which deadly force may be used for self-defense or the defense of another
• A component on mental health and mental health resources

Bring to the live fire portion:

• Eye and hearing protection
• Your firearm(s) for the exam, holster and gun belt
• Firearm magazines (we recommend at least three)
• Closed-toe shoes, long pants and a high-necked shirt

Your fee includes a reference book, two affidavits notarized upon successful class completion, and one live fire proficiency test. Additional tests are available as an add-on.

Questions? Call 808-465-4867 or email hffclass@gmail.com.