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Alaska background checks handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1031 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)(1)

Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the Attorney General notifies licensees under section 103(d) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that the national instant criminal background check system is established, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall not transfer a firearm to any other person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless- (A) before the completion of the...

Effective: 1998-11-30
Alaska background checks handgun Restrictive

AK1030 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless- (A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

Effective: 1994-02-28 Superseded: 1998-11-30
Alaska carrying a concealed weapon (ccw) handgun Permissive

AK1004 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Permit-less CCW allowed through change to Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220; Permit rules described in Alaska Stat. § 18.65.700 et seq.

§ 11.61.220(a) A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fifth degree if the person (1) is 21 years of age or older and knowingly possesses a deadly weapon, other than an ordinary pocket knife or a defensive weapon, (A) that is concealed on the person, and, when contacted by a peace officer, the person fails to (i) immediately inform the peace officer of that possession; or (ii) allow the...

Effective: 2003-09-09
Alaska carrying a concealed weapon (ccw) handgun Permissive

AK1003 — shall issue

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 18.65.700 et seq.

Sec. 18.65.700. Permit to carry a concealed handgun. (a) The department shall issue a permit to carry a concealed handgun to a person who (1) applies in person at an office of the Alaska State Troopers; (2) qualifies under AS 18.65.705; (3) submits on an application form approved by the department the information required under AS 18.65.705 and 18.65.710; the department shall post on the department's website the...

Effective: 1994-10-01 Superseded: 2003-09-09
Alaska carrying a concealed weapon (ccw) handgun Restrictive

AK1002 — prohibited

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.55.010

It is unlawful for a person to carry concealed about his person, in any manner, [enumerated weapons].

Effective: 1978-01-01 Superseded: 1994-10-01
Alaska castle doctrine handgun and long gun Permissive

AK1050 — stand your ground

Citation: Ak. Stat. Ann. § 11.81.335

A person may not use deadly force under this section if the person knows that, with complete personal safety and with complete safety as to others being defended, the person can avoid the necessity of using deadly force by leaving the area of the encounter, except there is no duty to leave the area if the person is (1) on premises (A) that the person owns or leases; (B) where the person resides, temporarily or...

Effective: 2013-09-18
Alaska castle doctrine handgun and long gun Permissive

AK1006 — expanded 2

Citation: Ak. Stat. Ann. § 11.81.335

A person may not use deadly force under this section if the person knows that, with complete personal safety and with complete safety as to others being defended, the person can avoid the necessity of using deadly force by leaving the area of the encounter, except there is no duty to leave the area if the person is (1) on premises (A) that the person owns or leases; (B) where the person resides, temporarily or...

Effective: 2006-09-13 Superseded: 2013-09-18
Alaska castle doctrine handgun and long gun Permissive

AK1005 — traditional

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.81.335

b) A person may not use deadly force under this section if the person knows that, with complete personal safety and with complete safety as to others the person can avoid the necessity of using deadly force entreating, except there is no duty to leave the area retreat if the person is (1) on premises (A) which the person owns or leases.

Effective: 1978-01-01 Superseded: 2006-09-13
Alaska castle doctrine handgun and long gun Permissive

AK1040 — traditional

Common law castle doctrine. Common law castle doctrine was solidified in the United States throughout the 19th century. “By the beginning of the twentieth century it was well accepted in the United States that a man attacked in his own home had no duty to retreat before using deadly force, so long as he reasonably believed it necessary to save his own life.” Indeed, by the 1920s, sources note that the castle...

Effective: 1900-01-01 Superseded: 1978-01-01
Alaska firearm removal at scene of domestic violence handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1044 — authorized

Citation: AS § 18.65.515(b)

If a peace officer investigating a crime involving domestic violence determines that it is necessary to protect the victim or the victim's family from domestic violence or to protect the officer or the public during the investigation, the officer may (1) seize a deadly weapon in plain view of the officer, and (2) if a deadly weapon was actually possessed during or used in the domestic violence, seize all deadly...

Effective: 1996-07-01
Alaska firearm sales restrictions handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1051 — assault weapons ban - Federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110102

This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act”. SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.

Effective: 1994-09-13 Superseded: 2004-09-13
Alaska firearm sales restrictions handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1053 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103

SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 18 USCA § 922 (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

Effective: 1994-09-13 Superseded: 2004-09-13
Alaska local laws preempted by state handgun and long gun Permissive

AK1047 — comprehensive

Citation: AS § 29.35.145(a)

The authority to regulate firearms and knives is reserved to the state, and, except as specifically provided by statute, a municipality may not enact or enforce an ordinance regulating the possession, ownership, sale, transfer, use, carrying, transportation, licensing, taxation, or registration of firearms or knives.

Effective: 1986-01-01
Alaska minimum age long gun Restrictive

AK1054 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

Effective: 1994-09-13
Alaska minimum age handgun Restrictive

AK1055 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)

(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.

Effective: 1994-09-13
Alaska minimum age handgun Restrictive

AK1056 — minimum age possession - federal

Citation: 43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

Effective: 1994-09-13
Alaska minimum age long gun Restrictive

AK1011 — purchase and sale

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.210

A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree if the person … (6) knowingly sells a firearm or a defensive weapon to a person under 18 years of age

Effective: 1992-09-14
Alaska minimum age handgun Restrictive

AK1016 — purchase and sale

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.210

A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree if the person … (6) knowingly sells a firearm or a defensive weapon to a person under 18 years of age

Effective: 1992-09-14
Alaska minimum age long gun Restrictive

AK1009 — youth possession

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220(a)(3)

A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fifth degree if the person...being an unemancipated minor under 16 years of age, possesses a firearm, switchblade, or gravity knife without the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor.

Effective: 1980-01-01
Alaska minimum age handgun Restrictive

AK1015 — youth possession

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220(a)(3)

A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fifth degree if the person...being an unemancipated minor under 16 years of age, possesses a firearm, switchblade, or gravity knife without the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor.

Effective: 1980-01-01
Alaska prohibited possessor handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1057 — mental health : committed to mh facility

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 47.30.907

(a) Notwithstanding AS 47.30.845, when a superior court orders the involuntary commitment of a person under AS 47.30.735--47.30.755 or when relief from a disability resulting from an involuntary commitment or an adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence is granted under AS 47.30.851(b), the court shall immediately transmit the following information, if known, to the Department of Public Safety: (1) the...

Effective: 2014-10-08
Alaska prohibited possessor handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1023 — dvro : expanded

Citation: Alaska Stat. §§ 18.66.990(5); 18.66.100(c)(7)

18.66.990(5): “household member” includes: (C) adults or minors who are dating or who have dated; (D) adults or minors who are engaged in or who have engaged in a sexual relationship.

Effective: 1996-07-01
Alaska waiting period handgun Permissive

AK1042 — federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(s)

Repealed

Effective: 1998-11-30
Alaska waiting period handgun Restrictive

AK1041 — federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(s)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless-“(A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

Effective: 1994-02-28 Superseded: 1998-11-30