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Ammunition Regulation in Alaska
Last updated November 3, 2016.	See our Ammunition Regulation policy summary for a comprehensive discussion of this issue.
In Alaska, a state parole board may require as a condition of special medical, discretionary, or mandatory parole that a prisoner released on parole not possess or control firearm ammunition.1
Prohibit persons who are ineligible to possess firearms under state law from possessing ammunition, although the federal ammunition purchaser prohibitions apply;
Prohibit armor-piercing ammunition, although the federal prohibition on certain kinds of armor-piercing ammunition applies.
NotesAlaska Stat. 33.16.150(b)(1). ⤴︎	Assault Weapons in Alaska
Last updated November 3, 2016.	Alaska has no law restricting assault weapons.
Last updated November 3, 2016.	See our Background Checks policy summary for a comprehensive discussion of this issue.
NotesFederal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System Participation Map, at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics/general-information/participation-map. ⤴︎Federal law exempts persons who have been issued state permits to purchase or possess firearms from background checks if those permits were issued: 1) within the previous five years in the state in which the transfer is to take place; and 2) after an authorized government official has conducted a background investigation, including a search of the NICS database, to verify that possession of a firearm would not be unlawful. 18 U.S.C. § 922(t)(3), 27 C.F.R. § 478.102(d). ⤴︎Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, U.S. Department. of Justice, Brady Law: Permanent Brady Permit Chart (Jun. 10, 2014), at: https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/permanent-brady-permit-chart. ⤴︎	Child Access Prevention in Alaska
Last updated November 3, 2016.	Alaska has no law specifically penalizing allowing children access to firearms.
Concealed Weapons Permitting in Alaska
Last updated November 3, 2016.	See our Carrying Concealed Weapons policy summary for a comprehensive discussion of this issue.
Alaska does not require a permit to carry a concealed firearm. On June 11, 2003, the Governor of Alaska signed legislation amending Alaska law to allow anyone age 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm to carry a concealed firearm without having to obtain a permit.
Alaska still retained its permitting system for those who want reciprocity with other states, or those who seek to be exempt from background checks when purchasing additional firearms. For those seeking a permit, Alaska is considered a “shall issue” state, meaning that the Alaska Department of Public Safety (“Department”) must issue a permit to carry a concealed handgun if the applicant meets certain qualifications.1 The basic qualifications to obtain a permit require that an applicant:
Be eligible to own or possess a handgun under state and federal law;
Have been a resident of Alaska for the preceding 90 days;
Not have been convicted of two or more class A misdemeanors (or similar laws in another jurisdiction) within the preceding six years;
Not currently be in, nor in the preceding three years been ordered by a court to complete, an alcohol or substance abuse treatment program; and
Has successfully completed a handgun training course.2
A municipality may not restrict the carrying of a concealed handgun by permit issued in accordance with Alaska law.3
Alaska law requires each applicant for a permit to carry a concealed handgun to demonstrate competence with a handgun through successful completion of a course and receipt of a certificate.4
Under Alaska’s concealed handgun permitting process, a permit expires “on the person’s birthday in the fifth year following issuance of the permit.” The department may adjust the length of an initial permit so that a permit is not issued for a period of more than five years.5
Alaska does not allow the application, permit or renewal information of concealed handgun permit holders to be made public.6 Such records may only be used for law enforcement purposes.7
A person holding a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun from another state or a political subdivision of another state is considered a permittee under Alaska law.8 The Alaska Department of Public Safety is required to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states that have the legal authority to enter into such agreements so permittees may carry concealed handguns in those other states.9
For a list of states that recognize valid Alaska concealed handgun permits, see the Alaska Department of Public Safety’s concealed handgun reciprocity page.
NotesAlaska Stat. § 18.65.700(a). ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.65.705. ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.65.778. ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.65.705 (referencing section 18.65.715). For additional application and background check requirements for a permit, as well as permit suspension and disqualification information, see Alaska Stat. §§ 18.65.700(a)(1)–(4), (6)–(9), 118.65.710, 18.65.720, 18.65.735 and 18.65.740. ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.65.700(d). Permittees are required to apply for renewal within 90 days of the permit’s expiration date. Alaska Stat. § 18.65.725(a). ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.65.770. ⤴︎Id. ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.65.748. ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.65.775(b). ⤴︎	Dealer Regulations in Alaska
Last updated November 3, 2016.	See our Dealer Regulations policy summary for a comprehensive discussion of this issue.
Alaska has no law requiring firearms dealers to obtain a state license or permit. However, firearms dealers are subject to state laws governing gun sales generally. See the Alaska Private Sales section for further information.
Alaska has no law requiring dealers to conduct a background check on prospective firearm purchasers, although the federal background check requirement applies.
Design Safety Standards for Handguns in Alaska
Last updated November 3, 2016.	Alaska imposes no design safety standards on handguns. However, according to research conducted by the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence (now Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence), Alaska’s Attorney General may have the authority to regulate “junk guns,” as well as promulgate other firearm safety standards.1
NotesThe Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act, Alaska Stat. § 45.50.471 et seq. (regulations are authorized under Alaska Stat. § 45.50.491). For details, see Legal Action Project, Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, Targeting Safety (2001), at http://www.bradycenter.org/xshare/pdf/reports/targetingsafety.pdf. ⤴︎	Disarming Prohibited Persons in Alaska
Last updated November 3, 2016.	Alaska has no law requiring the removal of firearms from persons who have become prohibited from possessing them.
NotesAlaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(6). ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.66.990(5). ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.66.100(c)(7). ⤴︎Alaska Stat. § 18.65.515(b). ⤴︎Id. ⤴︎Id. ⤴︎	Fifty Caliber Rifles in Alaska
Last updated November 3, 2016.	Alaska has no law restricting fifty caliber rifles.