When air guns and replica guns are allowed

Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, the following actions are exempt from prohibitions on the use or possession of an air gun or replica gun as long as its use or possession does not present an unreasonable risk of harm to any person or property: A. The possession of an air gun or replica gun within the person's residence. B. The use of an air gun or replica gun by a person under eighteen years of age, who is a duly enrolled member of any club, team, or society organized for education or training purposes and maintaining as a part of its facilities or having written permission to use an indoor or outdoor target range, when the air gun is used at the target range under the supervision, guidance, and instruction of a responsible adult. C. The use of an air gun or replica gun by a person eighteen years of age or older at an enclosed range designed and properly constructed for the type of device being discharged. D. The use of an air gun or replica gun in or on any private property as long as the projectile remains on the property from which it was discharged. E. The use of an air gun or replica gun in hunting or going to or from the place of hunting under the law by a person who has obtained a hunting license under chapter 183D, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, or who, if the person is under eighteen years of age, has obtained a hunting license and is accompanied by an adult who has obtained a hunting license. F. The use of an air gun or replica gun by a person involved in a living history presentation or other activity for historical interpretation or educational purposes, or by a person participating in a parade if the activity or parade participant is associated with an established historical organization, museum, military preservation organization, or other group with a mission to educate the public at various events through the use of historical artifacts, clothing, vehicles, aircraft, maritime vessels, and firearms or replicas. G. The use of an air gun or replica gun when necessary to protect life or property under circumstances that would warrant the use of force under Hawaiʻi law or to deter any dangerous animal. H. The firing or discharge of paintballs at a facility where all participants have consented to engage in paintball activities. I. The use or possession of an air gun or replica gun by an authorized law enforcement officer acting in the course and scope of duty. J. The use of nail guns or other carpentry tools being used for their intended purpose. K. The use of air guns for animal control measures taken by government agencies. L. The use of air guns or replica guns with blank cartridges for a show or theatrical production, signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports, or by a military organization. ( Ord. No. 5549 , § 2, 2023)