#permit to carry

The Maui Police Department launches a new online system designed to streamline firearm-related services for residents of Maui County. Starting today, individuals can apply for firearm purchase permits, carry licenses, and register locally-acquired firearms —all through a secure, digital platform.

The Maui Police Department’s new rules for firearms will go into effect in January 2024. These rules are specific to General Order 303.6, License to Carry a Concealed/Unconcealed Weapon, and General Order 303.8, Permit to Acquire a Firearm.

Here in Maui County, there were 75 permit to carry applications processed for private citizens (56 of them approved), and a 25.3% denial rate.

Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Doug Chin is requesting a legal opinion to clarify the authority of county police chiefs to issue licenses permitting unconcealed firearms…