Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Hilo, Hawaii; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.

Transfers and selling in Hilo

FFL transfers: 5 dealers in Hilo have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 4 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Hilo →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Honolulu26 dealers · 212 mi
Lihue11 dealers · 318 mi
Kapaa5 dealers · 320 mi

Buying a gun in Hawaii

Purchase permit: Permit required — all firearms.
Waiting period: 14 days — all firearms.
Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.
Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds (handgun magazines).

State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Hilo: common questions

How many gun stores are in Hilo, HI?

Hilo has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 0 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Hilo?

Yes. 5 dealers in Hilo have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 4 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

What larger cities near Hilo have more gun stores?

Honolulu (26 dealers, about 212 miles away) and Lihue (11), Kapaa (5) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.