Hawaii Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Are background checks required for private gun sales in Hawaii?

1. No

2. Yes, but only for handguns

3. Yes, for all firearm sales

4. Yes, but exceptions exist for family transfers

The correct answer is: Yes, for all firearm sales

In Hawaii, background checks are required for all firearm sales, whether they are conducted by licensed dealers or through private sales. This requirement helps ensure that individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms, such as felons or individuals with a history of domestic violence, are not able to obtain a gun through private means. Therefore, the correct answer is that background checks are required for all firearm sales in Hawaii. Option A is incorrect as background checks are indeed required for all firearm sales in Hawaii. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that only handguns require background checks, which is not the case in Hawaii. Option D is also incorrect as there are no exceptions for family transfers when it comes to background checks for firearm sales in Hawaii.