Alaska Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Reciprocity (2026)

Quick answer: Alaska (AK) is a constitutional-carry (permitless) state which means anyone 21+ who can legally possess a handgun may carry concealed without a permit (including non-residents). Alaska also honors carry permits from every state that issues them. Going the other way, a Alaska permit lets you carry in 37 states (9 that honor it plus 29 permitless states).

📌 Reviewed against official sources: August 14, 2026 · By James Nicholas

PermitlessCarry regime
21+Permitless age
37States you can carry in
Since 2003Constitutional carry
YesDuty to inform
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Where your Alaska permit works (carry out)

With a Alaska-issued resident permit you can legally carry in 37 states: 9 honor the permit itself and 28 are permitless-carry states where eligible visitors need no permit at all.

✅ Permitless — no permit needed (28)

AlabamaArizonaArkansasFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNew HampshireNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontWest VirginiaWyoming

✅ Honor your Alaska permit (9)

ColoradoDelawareMichiganMinnesotaNevadaNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaVirginiaWisconsin

❌ Do not honor it (13)

CaliforniaConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiIllinoisMarylandMassachusettsNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkOregonRhode IslandWashington

Whose permits does Alaska honor? (carry in)

Alaska recognizes valid concealed-carry permits from every issuing state.

Official basis: AS 18.65.748: holder of a valid permit from another state is treated as an Alaska permittee; plus permitless carry for any eligible person 21+

Key Alaska carry restrictions

  • Duty to inform: must immediately tell a peace officer you are carrying when contacted
  • Prohibited: K-12 schools, courtrooms, bars, childcare facilities, DV shelters
  • No concealed carry in another person’s home without their permission

Duty to inform police: Yes you must inform immediately.

Alaska permit basics

Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit (ACHP) Residents only; permit useful for reciprocity and NICS exemption. Minimum age: 21. Even in a permitless state, a permit remains useful for out-of-state reciprocity and other benefits.

Alaska carry FAQ

Can you conceal carry in Alaska without a permit?

Yes. Alaska has had permitless (constitutional) carry since 2003: anyone 21+ who may legally possess a handgun can carry concealed without a permit, including eligible non-residents. Standard restrictions on prohibited places still apply.

What states honor an Alaska (AK) carry permit?

The Alaska resident permit is honored in 9 states, and 28 more states have permitless carry where no permit is needed in 37 states total. See the full lists on this page or use our interactive reciprocity map.

Does Alaska recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits?

Yes: Alaska honors valid carry permits from every issuing state.

Can I carry in Washington with an Alaska permit?

No: Washington does not honor an Alaska permit.

Is there a duty to inform police in Alaska?

Yes: must inform immediately.

Official sources

Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on August 14, 2026, including a dedicated primary-source verification pass against state statutes, attorney general and state police pages. Spot an error or a law change? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.

Related states & resources

Neighboring states: Washington.

Tools: Interactive Reciprocity Map · Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide · Concealed Carry by State · 2A Legal Glossary · carry gear reviews at Popular EDC.

Not legal advice. Freedom’s Lodge and Brand Avalanche Media are not attorneys; this page is general educational information, verified against the official sources above as of August 14, 2026 and subject to change at any time. Confirm current law with the official state source and/or a licensed attorney before carrying. See our full legal disclaimer and how we verify this data.

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