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The Law Enforcement Safety Act (LEOSA) is a federal statute which allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Hawaii IF requirements of LEOSA and State of Hawaii laws are met. This website provides you with links to both Federal and State statutes related to carrying in a concealed firearm pursuant to LEOSA in the State of Hawaii. |
Qualified Law Enforcement Officers (QLEO) that meet the requirements of 18 USC §926B and Hawaii State laws are permitted to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Hawaii. The qualified law enforcement officer in addition to meeting the requirements of 18 USC §926B must also comply with the requirements of Hawaii State Firearm Laws (Hawaii Revised Statues §§134-1 – 134-35). It is important to note that 18 USC §926B does not supercede Hawaii State Firearm laws. A Guideline for Active law enforcement officers has been prepared for your review. See Guideline For Carrying A Concealed Firearm In The State of Hawaii by a “Qualified Law Enforcement Officer” Pursuant to 18 United States Code §926B. The Guideline is not a “legal opinion” and you should consult a licensed attorney for legal advice and interpretation of Hawaii Firearms Laws and the Law Enforcement Safety Act of 2004. |
Qualified retired law enforcement officers that meet the requirements of 18 USC §926C and Hawaii State laws are permitted to carry a concealed firearm in the State of Hawaii. The retired law enforcement officer in addition to meeting the requirements of 18 USC §926C must also comply with the requirements of Hawaii State Firearm Laws (Hawaii Revised Statues §§134-1 – 134-35). A Guideline for Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officers has been prepared for your review. See Guideline For Carrying A Concealed Firearm In The State of Hawaii by a “Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officer” Pursuant to 18 United States Code §926C. |
The State of Hawaii has also implemented a “Firearm Certification Program” for Qualified retired law enforcement officers that obtained a photographic identification from the law enforcement agency they retired from but did not receive a firearm certification from that agency. The Guidelines for Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officers includes instructions on How to apply for a State of Hawaii Firearm Certification. The State of Hawaii awarded the firearm certification portion to Firearms Academy of Hawaii. LEOSA FORMS AND DOCUMENTS: |
