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What is the penalty for violating state firearm laws?
Under Hawaii law, if a convicted felon possesses a gun, s/he is guilty of a class B felony. A person is guilty of a class C felony if s/he has a gun even though s/he is restricted from owning a firearm because s/he:
- is not able to own a gun under federal gun laws;
- is a fugitive from justice; or
- has a felony charge pending.1
Any other person who possesses a gun or ammunition illegally is guilty of a misdemeanor.1
A class B felony is punishable by up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. A class C felony is punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.3 A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.4
1 Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-7(h)
2 Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 706-640(b); 706-660(a)
3 Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 706-640(c); 706-660(b)
4 Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 701-107(3); 706-640(d)
