AR-15 Laws in Hawaii
Last verified: April 8, 2026
This is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Consult a licensed attorney and verify current federal, state, and local regulations before purchasing or building any firearm.
AR-15 Ownership
Assault Weapon Ban
Magazine Capacity Limit
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
Suppressors
Permit Required
Registration Required
Details
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds. Permit required for all firearms. Suppressors prohibited.
Buying in Hawaii
| Background Check | State POC (HPD) |
| Waiting Period | 14-day |
| Purchase Age | 21+ for all firearms |
| Permit to Purchase | Permit to acquire required for all firearms |
| Private Sale Background Check | Required (universal background check) |
Carry Laws
| Constitutional Carry | No |
| Concealed Carry Permit | May-issue |
| Open Carry | Prohibited |
AR pistols generally follow the same carry laws as handguns in Hawaii. Verify with local law enforcement.
Local Preemption
Individual counties may have additional restrictions. Honolulu has the strictest enforcement.
Check local ordinances in addition to state law before purchasing.
Laws last reviewed: April 2026. Always verify current laws before purchasing.
Compliant Rifles for Hawaii
These rifles match Hawaii's known restrictions based on magazine capacity. Always verify compliance with your local FFL dealer before purchasing.
Black Rain Ordnance BRO-22 22 Long 18in Sportsman Blued Semi Automatic Rifle - 10+1 Rounds
M&P 15-22 Sport M-Lok 22 Long Rifle Semi-Auto Rifle - M&P 15-22 M-Lok 22lr 16.5" Threaded Bbl (1)10rd Black
Kel-Tec Sub2000 GEN3 9mm Luger 16.15in Black Semi Automatic Modern Sporting Rifle - 15+1 Rounds
M&P 15-22 Sport M-Lok 22 Long Rifle Semi-Auto Rifle - M&P 15-22 M-Lok 22lr 16.5" Non-Threaded Bbl (1)10rd Black
Smith & Wesson, M&P15-22 AR, 22 LR, 16.5" Barrel, Black, Fixed 6 Position Stock, 10" M&P Slim Handguard with Magpul M-LOK, 10Rd, Magpul Flip up Rear Sight, CA Compliant
Kel-Tec SUB2000 GEN3 9mm Luger 16.15in Green Semi Automatic Modern Sporting Rifle - 15+1 Rounds
Build a Hawaii-Compliant AR-15
Your Hawaii build must have:
- Magazine capacity of 10 rounds or fewer
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Product Recommendation Disclaimer: These recommendations are based on our understanding of Hawaii law as of April 30, 2026. Laws change. Always verify compliance with your local FFL dealer before purchasing. AR15 Outfitters is not a legal authority.
Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Laws change frequently. Always verify current regulations with your state legislature or a licensed attorney before purchasing, building, or possessing any firearm or firearm accessory.