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1994-02-28 Superseded: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1994-10-01 Superseded: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