Bringing Firearms When Moving to B.I.

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Originally posted by 1voyager1

Hi again folks.
I'm back with more questions concerning our impending move to B.I.

I've been looking into the "minefield" of regulations concerning gun ownership in Hawaii.
I have a few questions concerning things that I think I understand but am not absolutely certain.

I own:
.44 mag pistol [Ruger Redhawk]
.22 LR semi auto rifle [R&H Model 165]
7.62 x 39 semi auto rifle [Russian SKS]

1. These firearms may be shipped packed with household goods, or as declared items by USPS, UPS, Fed-Ex and checked air line baggage? Other options?

2. The SKS is a legal hunting firearm in Hawaii?

3. The 10 round magazine limit is only applicable to hand guns and does not apply to 30 round magazines for the SKS?

4. The firearm safety classes required for purchasing a hand gun are not applicable to a pre-owned hand gun brought into the state?

That's all I can think of right now. I'll probably come up with more as I delve into this.

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Aloha,

Doing this by memory so double check anything you feel is incorrect.

1. I suggest you pack them in your container. It is the cheapest way to ship them here. USPS won't ship them at all. UPS I believe only ships handguns, no long guns. Fed-Ex will ship long guns, not handguns. Checked in baggage can create issues with the TSA.

2. Yes.

3. Correct.

4. Correct.

Don't let the uninformed and naive influence your decision to bring your guns. You have every right to bring them here and defend yourself and your family. You also have the right to fire your weapons on your property but it is illegal to let the bullets fly past your property line. Just realize you do not have the right to defend your property. And pets are included as property. Stupid Hawaii laws.

You won't be able to ship ammunition here which includes powder and primers if you reload. Actually, you can ship them here but it is more trouble and costly than it is worth. Much easier to move here and buy ammo. The problem you will find once here is that the election is looming and last election it took a year afterwards to find ammo in the stores again.

You are welcome to join other like minded Hawaii residents at www.2AHawaii.com. You will not be prejudged there no matter what your beliefs and opinions are.

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