Hawaii Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Who may issue a permit to acquire firearms in Hawaii?

The local police chief
The FBI
Any licensed firearms dealer
The Department of Natural Resources

The correct answer is: The local police chief

In Hawaii, only the local police chief is authorized to issue a permit to acquire firearms. This is because the state has strict gun control laws and requires all firearm owners to obtain a permit before purchasing a gun. The other options, while they may have authority over firearms in other states, do not have the authority to issue permits in Hawaii. The FBI is a federal agency and does not have jurisdiction over state permits. Licensed firearms dealers are required to verify that the purchaser has a valid permit, but they cannot issue permits themselves. The Department of Natural Resources, while responsible for managing natural resources in Hawaii, does not have any authority over firearms permits.