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Question: I have a pair of handguns that I used for target shooting at the Koko Head pistol range. I want to give these pistols to my nephew, who would like to do the same. These handguns are registered with the Honolulu Police Department. What is the procedure for me to transfer the ownership to his name?
Answer: Your nephew must be at least 21 years old and be able to show proof via a certificate that he has successfully completed a handgun safety course.
Classes sponsored by the National Rifle Association are offered locally by gun shops (check the Yellow Pages under "guns") and by the state Department of Land & Natural Resources, said Sgt. Criz Caraang of the Honolulu Police Department's Firearms Section.
(DLNR's two-day Hunter Education Course is held twice a month, year-round. Call 587-0200 to register. The course is free.)
When the two requirements are met, your nephew should bring the current registrations of your handguns, a photo ID and proof of citizenship if he was born abroad to HPD's Firearms Section, located at HPD's main station, 801 S. Beretania St., in the Records and Identification Division.
Caraang said there is a 14-day waiting period, during which an "investigative process" -- a background check -- is conducted. At the end of that period, "barring any disqualifying issues," your nephew will be issued a "Permit to Acquire."
The next step is for your nephew to present the permit to you. You must date and sign the "transferor" line on the back of the permit. Only then may you physically transfer the guns to him, Caraang said.
Finally, your nephew must personally bring the signed permit along with the two handguns to the Firearms Section to re-register the guns and finalize the transfer.
http://starbulletin.com/2003/01/13/news/kokualine.html
I'm sorry, but I don't think I could handle living in Hawaii. I had enough of it during port visits to know that it is insane.
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Question: I have a pair of handguns that I used for target shooting at the Koko Head pistol range. I want to give these pistols to my nephew, who would like to do the same. These handguns are registered with the Honolulu Police Department. What is the procedure for me to transfer the ownership to his name?
Answer: Your nephew must be at least 21 years old and be able to show proof via a certificate that he has successfully completed a handgun safety course.
Classes sponsored by the National Rifle Association are offered locally by gun shops (check the Yellow Pages under "guns") and by the state Department of Land & Natural Resources, said Sgt. Criz Caraang of the Honolulu Police Department's Firearms Section.
(DLNR's two-day Hunter Education Course is held twice a month, year-round. Call 587-0200 to register. The course is free.)
When the two requirements are met, your nephew should bring the current registrations of your handguns, a photo ID and proof of citizenship if he was born abroad to HPD's Firearms Section, located at HPD's main station, 801 S. Beretania St., in the Records and Identification Division.
Caraang said there is a 14-day waiting period, during which an "investigative process" -- a background check -- is conducted. At the end of that period, "barring any disqualifying issues," your nephew will be issued a "Permit to Acquire."
The next step is for your nephew to present the permit to you. You must date and sign the "transferor" line on the back of the permit. Only then may you physically transfer the guns to him, Caraang said.
Finally, your nephew must personally bring the signed permit along with the two handguns to the Firearms Section to re-register the guns and finalize the transfer.
http://starbulletin.com/2003/01/13/news/kokualine.html
I'm sorry, but I don't think I could handle living in Hawaii. I had enough of it during port visits to know that it is insane.
