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Alaska ACHP Requirements
How to get a Alaska Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit (ACHP): fees, training, fingerprints, processing time, and renewal.
How to apply
- Application fee
- $99 — Approximately $99 for a new ACHP, plus fingerprint/background-check costs.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Training
- Required — A handgun training course approved by the Department of Public Safety, including a live-fire component, is required for the ACHP (AS 18.65.715, .748).
- Fingerprints
- Required
- Processing time
- See official source
- Validity / renewal
- 5 years, then renewal
- Residency
- Alaska residents only
- Non-resident permit
- Not available
Applications are processed by Alaska Department of Public Safety.
Steps to get a Alaska ACHP
- Confirm you are eligible. Be at least 21 years old and a Alaska resident, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
- Complete the required firearms training. A handgun training course approved by the Department of Public Safety, including a live-fire component, is required for the ACHP (AS 18.65.715, .748).
- Get fingerprinted. Submit fingerprints for the state and FBI background check as part of the application.
- Submit your application to Alaska Department of Public Safety. File your Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit (ACHP) application with Alaska Department of Public Safety. See the official page for forms and instructions.
- Pay the application fee. Pay the ACHP application fee of $99. Approximately $99 for a new ACHP, plus fingerprint/background-check costs.
- Receive your permit and note the renewal date. Once approved, your ACHP is valid for 5 years, after which it must be renewed.
Note: Alaska allows permitless carry, so this permit is optional in-state — but it is still worth holding for reciprocity when traveling.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Alaska DPS — Concealed Handgun Permits.
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Alaska ACHP FAQ
- What are the requirements for a Alaska ACHP?
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Alaska, and submit fingerprints. The application is processed by Alaska Department of Public Safety.
- Is training required for a Alaska ACHP?
- Yes. Alaska requires firearms training to obtain the ACHP. A handgun training course approved by the Department of Public Safety, including a live-fire component, is required for the ACHP (AS 18.65.715, .748).
- How long does it take to get a Alaska ACHP?
- Alaska has not published a specific processing-time estimate for the ACHP — check with Alaska Department of Public Safety for current wait times.
- Can non-residents get a Alaska ACHP?
- No. Alaska generally limits the ACHP to residents.
- How much does the Alaska ACHP cost, and how long is it valid?
- The application fee is $99. Approximately $99 for a new ACHP, plus fingerprint/background-check costs. The permit is valid for 5 years before renewal.
Sources
- Alaska DPS — Concealed Handgun Permits (2026-07-10)