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

Classroom Required Items You Must Bring:

• A copy of your handgun registration for all handguns you want to qualify for your license to carry permit

• Gun belt (HIGHLY recommended)

• Unloaded Firearm and Magazines (at least 2 for reload drills)

• Holster for your firearm (external waistband prefered)

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 per firearm)

• 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, and cost $25 per test.

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