Leaving unsecured firearm in vehicle unattended; penalty
HRS §134-9.3
in effect134-9.3. Leaving unsecured firearm in vehicle unattended; penalty
(a) No person shall intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly store or otherwise leave a loaded or unloaded firearm out of the person's immediate possession or control inside a vehicle without first securely locking the firearm in a safe storage depository that is out of sight from outside of the vehicle.
(b) For purposes of this section, "safe
storage depository" means a safe or other secure impact- and tamper-resistant
container that, when locked, is incapable of being opened without a key,
keypad, combination, or other unlocking mechanism and is capable of preventing
an unauthorized person from obtaining access to or possession of the firearm
contained therein. A vehicle's trunk or glove box alone, even if locked, is
not a safe storage depository.
(c) This section shall
not apply to a person in an exempt category identified in section 134-11(a).
(d) Any person who
violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
[L 2023, c 52, pt of §2]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0134/HRS_0134-0009_0003.htmFetched: 11/10/2026