Firearms in Alaska (2026)

3 rules on the books across Alaska. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Local Firearms Preemption

Whether your state expressly bars cities from passing their own firearms ordinances, and what (if anything) cities can still regulate.

Alaska Statute 29.35.145 broadly preempts municipalities and boroughs from regulating firearms, ammunition, and related…

State concealed carry licensing, reciprocity with other states, and where concealed carry is prohibited statewide regardless of local rules.

Alaska is a permitless carry state: any person 21 or older who may lawfully possess a firearm may carry concealed…

State rules on transporting firearms in private vehicles, locked-case requirements, loaded vs unloaded, and whether locals can add restrictions.

Alaska law permits adults 21 and older who may lawfully possess firearms to carry loaded handguns concealed or openly…