Alaska, What a Great State... For Concealed Carry

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Makes me wanna move to Alaska...

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 Misconduct involving Weapons in the 5th degree 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.


The following states recognize valid Alaska concealed handgun permits:

1. Alabama
2. Arkansas
3. Arizona (Agreement)
4. Colorado
5. Delaware
6. Florida (Agreement)
7. Georgia
8. Idaho
9. Indiana
10. Kansas
11. Kentucky
12. Louisiana
13. Michigan
14. Minnesota
15. Mississippi
16. Missouri
17. Montana
18. Nevada
19. New Hampshire
20. New Mexico
21. North Carolina
22. North Dakota (Agreement)
23. Ohio (Agreement)
24. Oklahoma (Agreement)
25. Pennsylvania (Agreement)
26. South Carolina
27. South Dakota (Agreement)
28. Tennessee
29. Texas (Agreement)
30. Utah
31. Vermont
32. Virginia (Agreement)
33. West Virginia
34. Wyoming (Agreement)

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