Does Alaska have constitutional carry?

Yes. Alaska is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — eligible adults may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The ACHP remains available and is still worth holding for reciprocity in states that don't recognize permitless carry.

How much does a Alaska ACHP cost?

The ACHP application fee in Alaska is $99. Approximately $99 for a new ACHP, plus fingerprint/background-check costs.

Does Alaska honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?

Alaska honors concealed-carry permits from 49 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Alaska honors" page.

Where is a Alaska ACHP honored?

A Alaska ACHP is honored by 36 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.

How long is a Alaska ACHP valid?

A Alaska ACHP is valid for 5 years before renewal is required.

This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.

AlaskaConcealed Carry Permit & Reciprocity

Alaska is a permitless (constitutional) carry state — the first in the nation, since 2003. Anyone 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm may carry it openly or concealed without a permit (AS 11.61.220). The Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit (ACHP), issued by the Department of Public Safety, remains available and is worth holding for out-of-state reciprocity; it requires a handgun training course, fingerprints, and a fee, and is valid for five years. Alaska is a duty-to-inform state: a person carrying a concealed handgun who is contacted by a peace officer must immediately inform the officer and allow the officer to secure the handgun during the contact (AS 11.61.220). Under AS 18.65.748, Alaska recognizes a concealed handgun permit issued by any other state for a holder 21 or older.

Alaska Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit (ACHP)

Issuing authority: Alaska Department of Public Safety
Carry regime: constitutional
Minimum age: 21
Fee: $99
Training: Required
Validity: 5 years

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Carry practicalities

Permitless carry

Allowed — minimum age 21

Alaska has permitless (constitutional) carry since 2003. Anyone 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm may carry it openly or concealed without a permit (AS 11.61.220), and residency is not required. A person carrying without a permit is still subject to Alaska's duty to inform.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Open carry

Permitless

Open carry of a firearm is lawful in Alaska without a permit for a person 21 or older who may lawfully possess a firearm. Open carry remains subject to the prohibited-place restrictions and to private-property rules.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Duty to inform

Required

Alaska IS a duty-to-inform state. A person carrying a concealed handgun (with or without a permit) who is contacted by a peace officer must immediately inform the officer that they are carrying a concealed handgun and allow the officer to secure it for the duration of the contact (AS 11.61.220(a)(1)). This is an affirmative, proactive duty.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Off-limits locations

K-12 school grounds and school buses
courthouses and court facilities
correctional and detention facilities
domestic-violence and crisis shelters
portions of establishments where alcohol is sold for on-premises consumption, if the person is intoxicated
other people's residences without permission (concealed)
the secured (past-screening) areas of airports
places where carrying a firearm is prohibited by federal law

Curated key categories, not exhaustive. Alaska's restrictions are in AS 11.61.210/.220 (including schools, courts, and the requirement to notify when entering another's home). A private-property owner may prohibit carry.

official source · verified 2026-07-10

Alaska reciprocity summary

Alaska honors 49 states' permits · honored by 36 states

Where a Alaska permit is honored →Whose permits Alaska honors →

Last verified 2026-07-10 against Alaska DPS — Concealed Handgun Permits.

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Alaska FAQ

Does Alaska have constitutional carry?: Yes. Alaska is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — eligible adults may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The ACHP remains available and is still worth holding for reciprocity in states that don't recognize permitless carry.
How much does a Alaska ACHP cost?: The ACHP application fee in Alaska is $99. Approximately $99 for a new ACHP, plus fingerprint/background-check costs.
Does Alaska honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?: Alaska honors concealed-carry permits from 49 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Alaska honors" page.
Where is a Alaska ACHP honored?: A Alaska ACHP is honored by 36 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.
How long is a Alaska ACHP valid?: A Alaska ACHP is valid for 5 years before renewal is required.

Sources

Alaska DPS — Concealed Handgun Permits (2026-07-10)