Reciprocity & Recognitions
The laws governing the legal use, storage and carrying of firearms are constantly changing. Below are the applicable laws in the State of Alaska as of 4/24/2013. The below information is designed to be a guide and not the final word. If you have specific questions, please refer to the State of Alaska legislation at legis.state.ak.us. Another great resource is Alaska Department of Public Safety.
Sec. 18.65.748. Permit holders from other jurisdictions considered Alaska permit holders.
A person holding a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun from another state or a political subdivision of another state is a permittee under AS 18.65.700 (b) for purposes of AS 18.65.755 - 18.65.765.
Sec. 18.65.775. Regulations; reciprocity agreements.
(a) The department shall adopt regulations to implement AS 18.65.700 - 18.65.790. This section does not delegate to the department the authority to regulate or restrict the issuing of permits beyond those provisions contained in AS 18.65.700 - 18.65.790.
(b) The department shall enter into reciprocity agreements with other states that have the legal authority to enter into such agreements so that permittees may carry concealed handguns in those other states.
The State of Alaska honors ALL concealed carry permits/licenses from all permit/ license issuing states.
The Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit is honored in the below states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming
NOTE: Alaska residents without a permit can conceal carry in the State of Oklahoma. You must have in your possession your Alaska issued ID.