Lotta good info here. I have a 50/50 chance of getting a job in Alaska and this answers many of my CCW questions.
Y'all are very similar to Florida's laws. If I get the job, I'm gonna feel right at home!

Greetings MountainMan1976
No, this does not over-ride State laws.
They are free to post their signs and you can still carry without breaking any laws but once they ask you to leave then you need to do so because then you could be charged with trespassing.

National Parks and Wildlife Refuges. Yes we can but I'm not sure if it's without a Concealed Handgun Permit or if we must have one. This was not made clear from what I have read.

Any input from others is welcome. I'll update the first post when I know what to add.

Interior Announces Final Firearms Policy Update

"The final rule, which updates existing regulations, would allow an individual to carry a concealed weapon in national parks and wildlife refuges if, and only if, the individual is authorized to carry a concealed weapon under state law in the state in which the national park or refuge is located."

“The Department’s final regulation respects this tradition by allowing individuals to carry concealed firearms in federal park units and refuges to the extent that they could lawfully do so under state law. This is the same basic approach adopted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFS), both of which allow visitors to carry weapons consistent with applicable federal and state laws.”

You're Welcome.

Welcome to Alaska FB41

So are you going to change that Fl to Ak?

We are a tight bunch up here ,even as spread out as we are.

~R

If you just want to carry.......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.

If you want to obtain the permit.....Only Alaska residents may have an Alaska concealed handgun permit. You must establish residency in the State of Alaska and may apply for a permit after you have been here at least 90 days

Alaska Concealed Handgun Permits

Frequently Asked Questions

I'll make a call in the morning and ask My Firearms Instructor........ Who? if anyone in Sitka offers the needed Class Certificate for the CHP licence.

~R

So is there only one type of course that meets the requirement? I know an NRA course was mentioned on the website and I know NRA Instructors. I was wondering if there was a complete list of the approved courses. I know since I am in the military I can get the Florida one just for that and they accept different states courses and NRA courses. The website said that there was an assortment of courses that meet the criteria.

Ok, you obviously know more about it than I do but the states website is just throwing me off. It says things like this "A list of approved handgun courses is available from the Permits and Licensing Unit at the address listed on the cover page." In plural which makes me think there is more than one and, "(a) An applicant for a permit to carry a concealed handgun shall provide a certificate of successful completion of
a handgun course that is approved by the department. The handgun course must have been completed within
the 12 months immediately preceding the application. The department shall approve a handgun course, including
the personal protection course offered by the National Rifle Association, if the course tests the applicant's
(1) knowledge of Alaska law relating to firearms and the use of deadly force;
(2) familiarity with the basic concepts of the safe and responsible use of handguns;
(3) knowledge of self-defense principles; and
(4) physical competence with a handgun.


That is right out of the statute. So that is why I am thinking there is more than one course. There are many other courses that meet that requirement, that is why I am wondering what they have on their "list" which they talk about but that you have to write in to them to get.

JBjunior
After thinking overnight about my above reply.
I now feel I was wrong to ask that this be taken to IM's.

Your question is a very valid one and should be addressed in the open.

I made a phone call to the Alaska Dept. of Public Safety
Permits and Licensing Unit PH# (907) 269-0392 AK Concealed Handgun Licenses.

I am correct that there is only one class that is acceptable with the exception of a former Police Officer that has left the force within the last year and his training will count as being acceptable for obtaining the permit.

The closest city to you that offers the needed class is in Juneau.
~R

Sitka Sportsman's Association. Cool, I hope they still offer the class.

Now, it's out there for everyone.

I know I'm not Ripak, but she can legally carry it openly and not have to worry about any kind of charges.