Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits
Special Fee Change Notice:
Effective October 1, 2007, the application fee for a new Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit will be reduced to $94.25. This reflects a reduction in the cost of conducting national criminal background checks. Fees for renewal and replacement applications will remain at $25.00; only the fee for new applications is affected by this change. Applications received by the Department of Public Safety after October 1, 2007 must be accompanied by the fee of $94.25.
Alaska Statute 11.61.220 allows anyone 21 or older, who may legally carry a firearm to also carry it concealed without having to obtain a special permit. The possession of a firearm at courthouses, school yards, bars and domestic violence shelters will continue to be prohibited. Alaskans may obtain a concealed carry permit if they want reciprocity with other states.
A person 21 or older may be charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon under AS 11.61.220 if s/he
- fails to immediately inform a peace officer that s/he is carrying a concealed handgun
- fails to allow the officer to secure the weapon or fails to secure the weapon at the direction of the peace officer, or
- carries the weapon concealed within another person's residence, unless s/he has first obtained the express permission of an adult residing there, whether or not the person has a concealed handgun permit.
Concealed Handguns Resources
Forms
For more information contact the Permits and Licensing Unit
