Alaska Statewide Rule
Alaska Vehicle Firearm Carry Allowed Without Permit
Key Facts
- Fire
- AS 11.61.220 governs firearm carry including in vehicles
- Permit
- No permit needed for vehicle carry at age
- Parking
- Long guns may be transported loaded in vehicles
- Fire
- Must disclose concealed firearm to peace officers
- Parking
- Local vehicle-carry rules preempted by AS 29.35.145
Summary
Alaska law permits adults 21 and older who may lawfully possess firearms to carry loaded handguns concealed or openly in vehicles without a permit, with local rules preempted under AS 29.35.145.
(a) A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree if the person (1) possesses on the person, or in the interior of a vehicle in which the person is present, a firearm when the person's physical or mental condition is impaired as a result of the introduction of an intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance into the person's body in circumstances other than described in AS 11.61.200(a)(7);
Full Breakdown
Under AS 11.61.220, an adult 21 or older who is legally allowed to possess a firearm may carry a concealed handgun anywhere not specifically prohibited, including inside a motor vehicle. Long guns may also be transported loaded or unloaded in vehicles, as Alaska imposes no general case or unloading requirement on private vehicle transport. Drivers contacted by peace officers must affirmatively disclose the presence of any concealed deadly weapon and comply with officer directions about it. Firearms preemption under AS 29.35.145 prevents municipalities and boroughs from creating separate vehicle-carry restrictions, locked-container rules, or transport licenses. Carry in vehicles within school zones, court grounds, and licensed alcohol premises remains restricted by state law.
Violations & Penalties
Failure to disclose a concealed firearm to a peace officer is a class B misdemeanor under AS 11.61.220, and unlawful possession in restricted zones may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.
Frequently Asked Questions
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