Const. Art. I, §17
Right to Bear Arms
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This is a state constitutional provision protecting the right to keep and bear arms. It says the government cannot take away that right, but courts have allowed reasonable regulations. It does not spell out specific rules or penalties.
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The constitution, as written — Bear Arms
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. [Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978] Case Notes Right to bear arms may be regulated by the State in a reasonable manner. 82 H. 143, 920 P.2d 357.
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