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AlaskaConcealed Carry Permit & Reciprocity

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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

Full Alaska permit requirements →

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 formally recognizes 49 states' permits · an Alaska permit is honored by 36 states.

Alaska reciprocity

Where Alaska's permit is honored

Honored — no extra conditions (32)

Honored — resident permits only (4)

Not honored (13)

You may also carry without a permit in 1 permitless-carry state, where no permit is required at all.

Full sortable table & per-state detail →

Whose permits Alaska honors

Honored — no extra conditions (49)

Not honored (1)

Full detail on whose permits Alaska honors →

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

Verify Alaska rules on the official page →

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

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