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

Transfers and selling in Lihue

FFL transfers: 2 dealers in Lihue have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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 Lihue →
Selling or pawning: No licensed firearms pawnbroker in this city.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

Nearby cities with more dealers

Kapaa5 dealers · 8 mi
Honolulu26 dealers · 107 mi
Hilo9 dealers · 318 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 Lihue: common questions

How many gun stores are in Lihue, HI?

Lihue has 11 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 9 Type 01 retail dealers, 2 Type 07 manufacturers and 0 Type 02 pawnbrokers.

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

Yes. 2 dealers in Lihue have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 9 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.

Does Lihue have gun stores with a shooting range?

1 licensed dealer in Lihue operates a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Lihue have more gun stores?

Kapaa (5 dealers, about 8 miles away) and Honolulu (26), Hilo (9) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.