FAQ

JGB Arms, LLC and the Kauai Gun Club and Range are located at 1824 Haleukana Street in the Puhi Industrial area on Kauai, between Puhi Industrial Parts & Bearing and Menehune Water.

General hours (subject to change) are typically:

• Monday–Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Select Saturdays (about twice a month): 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Range and shop hours can vary with training, events, and demand, so customers should call or check current announcements for the latest schedule.

• Phone: (808) 241-1663
• Email: kpdfirearms@kauai.gov
• Address: 3990 Ka‘ana Street, Suite 200, Lihue, HI 96766
• Window hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Closed Saturday, Sunday, and State Holidays)

To view firearms on the JGB Arms website, you must confirm you are at least 21 years old. To purchase ammunition in the State of Hawaii, you must also be 21 years old.

Yes. When you order a firearm, you are verifying that you have a valid Long Gun or Handgun Permit to Acquire (PTA) in the State of Hawaii. All online firearm orders are reviewed by JGB Arms staff for compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 134. Firearms ordered without a valid permit or application in process may be subject to storage fees.

All online orders are drop-shipped to JGB Arms, LLC, not to your home. You must pick up your order in person at JGB Arms on Kauai, where staff will verify your identification, permits, and Hawaii compliance before releasing regulated items.

Most products arrive at JGB Arms within about 3–5 business days. Ammunition orders typically arrive within 4–6 weeks, depending on distributor supply and carriers. These time frames are estimates and can change based on availability and shipping conditions.

Yes. JGB Arms performs out-of-state transfers and is currently running a trial period accepting transfers from Gunbroker and Palmetto State Armory. For those partners, no separate transfer form is required, but customers are still responsible for ensuring their purchase is legal to register in Hawaii.

Under SB1230 updates:

• Firearms safety training completed before January 1, 2024 is no longer accepted for Handgun PTAs.
• You must complete new Firearms Safety Training with a KPD Verified Firearms Instructor.
• The updated Kauai Gun Club (KGC) 2024 training is designed to satisfy training requirements for both Long Gun and Handgun PTA applications.

• LTC/CCW training completed before January 1, 2024 is no longer accepted.
• You must complete new License to Carry training taught by a KPD Verified Firearms Instructor.
• This includes a written test and a firearms proficiency (shooting) test.

KGC’s updated LTC/CCW course is designed to meet SB1230 requirements.

First-time applicants must apply in person at KPD. You will generally need:

• Completed KPD Permit to Acquire Application (released 2/20/24).
• Government-issued photo ID.
• $42.00 (Visa, Mastercard, cashier’s check, or money order payable to “Director of Finance”) for fingerprinting if you have not applied since 2016.
• $42.00 for the County processing fee (same payment methods).
• Proof of acceptable firearms training within the last four years (for example, Hunter Safety or a Training Affidavit from a verified firearms instructor).

Applicants are encouraged to follow up with the KPD Firearms Clerk if they do not receive an email with an estimated readiness date.

LTC applicants must apply in person at KPD with:

• Completed KPD License to Carry Application (released 7/05/24).
• Government-issued photo ID.
• $150.00 (Visa, Mastercard, cashier’s check, or money order payable to “Director of Finance”) — one check per application, one application per handgun.
• Completed Certification of Verified Firearms Instructor (HRS 134-9(f)).
• Completed KPD Carry Proficiency Qualification Form.
• Copy of the Firearms Registration for the specific pistol you are applying to carry (must be registered to the applicant).

No. KGC is a private, members-only shooting club operated in partnership with JGB Arms.

As an example (subject to change):

• VIP Annual Membership: Around $550 plus a per-visit lane fee (about $25 per visit). Perks may include priority reservations, guest passes, and flexible training options.
• Standard Annual Membership: Around $300 plus a per-visit lane fee (about $30 per visit), with access to KGC shooting events and training programs such as USCCA Defensive Pistol.

Customers should confirm current pricing and details directly with JGB Arms/KGC.

Yes. Typical options include:

• Non-Member Shooting Experience (Residents): A supervised 60-minute session with a Range Safety Officer, usually including a rental firearm, about 50 rounds, PPE, and targets for a set package price.
• Tourist Shooting Experience: Visitors can book a supervised lane package with similar inclusions.
• Private Instructor Sessions: One-on-one training with a KGC firearms instructor (NRA/USCCA certified), with ammo/PPE usually purchased separately.

• Firearms are limited to no larger than .308 Winchester.
• Shotguns are not permitted on the range.
• All ammunition used on the range must be purchased from JGB Arms at the time of use.
• Firearms and ammunition must be inspected and approved by KGC Range Safety Officers.

Additional rules are explained during orientation and posted on-site.

The instructor team is endorsed by:

• Kauai Police Department (KPD Verified),
• National Rifle Association (NRA),
• United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA).

Examples of KPD Verified instructors include Jason Bryant (K-0001, NRA Training Counselor), Jeffrey Bryant (K-002), Blaisdell Ayau (K-018), Rondelle Ayau (K-019), Ryan Kawamura (K-017), John Inouye (K-021), and Tyler Iwamoto (K-022).

JGB Arms is the largest gun shop and range on Kauai and is described as Kauai’s only full-line gun shop and gun range. They specialize in:

• Firearms
• Ammunition
• Firearms training
• Outfitting
• Gunsmithing

Inventory can change, but typical categories include:

• Firearms: pistols, revolvers, bolt-action rifles, semi-auto rifles, tactical platforms, and components such as receivers, frames, uppers, and lowers.
• Ammunition: pistol, rifle, rimfire, and shotshell.
• Gear & Accessories: optics (scopes, red dots, night vision), magazines and AR parts, reloading components, duty gear (holsters, body armor), safety gear (ear and eye protection, gun locks), and hunting/camping supplies.

Yes. JGB Arms and Kauai Gun Club can help customers:

• Understand Hawaii’s permit and training requirements.
• Choose firearms and accessories that fit their goals (recreation, hunting, personal defense, etc.).
• Connect with the appropriate courses for PTA, LTC/CCW, and ongoing skills development.