Alaska CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor Alaska's CCW Permit:
Alabama,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
Colorado,
Delaware,
Florida,
Georgia,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Montana,
Nevada,
New Hampshire,
New Mexico,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
Wyoming
State CCW Permits that Alaska Honors:
Alabama,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
California,
Colorado,
Connecticut,
Delaware,
Florida,
Georgia,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Iowa,
Kansas,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Montana,
Nebraska,
Nevada,
New Hampshire,
New Jersey,
New Mexico,
New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Oregon,
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
South Dakota,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
Washington,
West Virginia,
Wyoming,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
What are the procedures to apply for an Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit?
You must complete a handgun training course approved by the Department
of Public Safety. Within one year after completion of the training
course, submit your completed application in person to any State
Trooper office. Your application must include:
? The completed application ? One photograph taken within 30 days of
the date on the application, ? Two sets of identifiable fingerprints
taken by a Department-approved technician, ? Proof of successful
completion of a handgun course, and ? The $99 application fee.
Can I get my money back if my application is not approved?
No. Application fees are non-refundable. Please make sure that you
qualify before you turn in your application. See Alaska Statute
18.65.705 for a list of qualifications to obtain an Alaska Concealed
Handgun Permit.
Can someone else bring in my new application for a Concealed Carry Permit?
No. The application for a new permit must be submitted in person to any
Alaska State Trooper office. You will be asked to show a government
issued photographic identity card (e.g., Alaska Driver’s License or
Alaska State Identification Card).
For how long is my Alaska concealed handgun permit valid?
Permits are issued for 5 years.
Are non-residents allowed to have an Alaska concealed handgun permit?
No. Only Alaska residents may have an Alaska concealed handgun permit.
You must establish residency in the State of Alaska and may apply for a
permit after you have been here at least 90 days.
If I am a legal resident alien, can I get an Alaska concealed handgun permit?
Yes, provided you are a legal resident of Alaska and have lived in Alaska at least 90 days.
If I am in the military and just transferred here, can I get an Alaska concealed handgun permit?
If you intend to become an Alaska resident, you may qualify to apply
for an Alaska concealed handgun permit after you have been here for 90
days
Can I carry a gun in National Parks
The answer is in the following document:
http://www.nps.gov/aplic/firearms.pdf
What about CCW while hunting
Hunters with CCW permits are allowed to carry their personal-defense handguns while hunting.
What about SECTION 23-31-225. Carrying concealed weapons into residences or dwellings?
No person who holds a permit issued pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31,
Title 23 may carry a concealable weapon into the residence or dwelling
place of another person without the express permission of the owner or
person in legal control or possession, as appropriate. A person who
violates this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars or
imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, at the discretion of
the court and have his permit revoked for five years.
CCW Reciprocity for other states - and vistitor requirements.
Sec. 18.65.748. Permit holders from other jurisdictions considered
Alaska permit holders.
A person holding a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun from
another state or a political subdivision of another state is a
permittee under AS 18.65.700 (b) for purposes of AS 18.65.750 -
18.65.765 if the person has not had an application for a concealed
handgun permit rejected in this state because the person was
unqualified under AS 18.65.705 or had a concealed handgun permit
revoked or suspended by this state.
Sec. 18.65.750. Possession and display of permit.
(a) A permittee shall carry the permit at all times the permittee
carries a concealed handgun. The permittee shall display both the
license and other proper identification when asked to do so by a peace
officer at any time.
(b) Whenever a permittee who is carrying a concealed handgun is
contacted by a peace officer, the permittee shall immediately inform
the peace officer that the permittee is carrying a concealed handgun
under the permit.
(c) During a contact with a permittee, a peace officer may secure a
handgun, or direct that it be secured, during the duration of the
contact if the peace officer determines that the action is necessary
for the safety of any person, including the peace officer, present. The
permittee shall submit to the securing of the handgun.