Alaska Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Alaska Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Alaska gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Alaska can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Alaska State Constitution

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. The individual right to keep and bear arms shall not be denied or infringed by the State or a political subdivision of the State.

Alaska Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 19: Right to keep and bear arms

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

All political power is inherent in the people. All government originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the people as a whole.

Alaska Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 2: Source of government

The right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government shall never be abridged.

Alaska Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 6: Assembly; Petition

Alaska Gun Laws

Alaska Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Alaska Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits (Source: Alaska Department of Public Safety)
Alaska Department of Public Safety Frequently Asked Questions - Firearms & Ammunition (Source: Alaska Department of Public Safety)

Alaska Hunting Rules & Regulations

Hunting/Trapping License Overview (Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game)
License & Tag Prices (Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game)
Hunting License Online Store (Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game)
Hunter Information and Training (HIT) Program (Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game)

Alaska Shooting Ranges

State Shooting Ranges (Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Alaska Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Alaska's Yearly Ranking in "Best Gun-Friendly States" by Guns & Ammo Magazine

Alaska Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Alaska Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Alaska Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Alaska State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Alaska State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Alaska Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Alaska Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Alaska State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Alaska State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Alaska (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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