Alaska Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Alaska require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Alaska require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Alaska require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Alaska issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Alaska issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Alaska have preemption over subdivisions?
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  A:

  No municipality has the right to restrict a citizen's right to carry a concealed handgun. If a municipality chooses to create their own firearm regulations they must be identical to Alaska's State laws.

• +Q: Does Alaska have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Alaska support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Alaska have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Alaska uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Alaska have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Alaska have?

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