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Alaska concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 21+. 21+ and legally eligible to possess a firearm. You must immediately tell a peace officer you are carrying when contacted (AS 11.61.220).
Permit types
- Concealed handgun permit
Issuing agency and how to apply
Alaska Department of Public Safety, Permits and Licensing Unit
Apply in person with the DPS application, fingerprints, photo, course certificate and Alaska ID.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 21
- Eligibility
- 21+, Alaska resident for 90+ days, eligible to possess a firearm, no 2+ class A misdemeanors in 6 years, no court-ordered treatment in 3 years.
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $90
- Non-resident (new)
- Not applicable (no non-resident permit)
- Renewal
- Check with Alaska Department of Public Safety, Permits and Licensing Unit
Fees are not refunded if the permit is denied.
Training requirements
Department-approved handgun competency course within 12 months before applying; no online or out-of-state courses are approved.
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- Approve or reject within 30 days of a complete application (AS 18.65.700)
- Valid for
- Expires on your birthday in the fifth year after issuance
Non-resident permits
Not available to non-residents. No non-resident permits are issued.
Reciprocity
Alaska honors valid permits from any other state for holders 21+ (AS 18.65.748); DPS lists the states that honor Alaska permits.
Sources
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.