Alaska does not have a general statute mandating specific firearm storage requirements for concealed carry permit holders or gun owners at large....
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Alaska does not have a general statute mandating specific firearm storage requirements for concealed carry permit holders or gun owners at large. However, there are several important context-specific storage rules that apply when firearms are brought to or near certain restricted locations, as well as specialized storage rules for judicial officers on court premises.
Under AS 11.61.190 through 11.61.220, firearms are generally prohibited in or around the following locations. However, an exception exists that effectively creates a storage requirement for individuals who wish to have a firearm in a vehicle at these locations:
Public or private K-12 schools and school buses: A person may not carry a concealed weapon in or around any public or private K-12 school or on a school bus without the knowledge and consent of the school's administrator. However, weapons may be kept unloaded and locked in the trunk of a car or secured in a locked container.
Child care facilities: A person may not carry a concealed weapon in or around a child care facility. As with schools, weapons may be kept unloaded and locked in the trunk of a car or secured in a locked container.
These provisions mean that if you are picking up a child or otherwise visiting a school or child care facility, you must ensure your firearm is:
Under Alaska Court System Administrative Rule 26.2 (adopted by SCO 1321, effective April 14, 1998; most recently amended by SCO 1997, effective January 17, 2023), no person may possess a weapon on the premises of any court facility or in the portion of any other building occupied by the court system, with limited exceptions.
For judicial officers who have received written authorization from the administrative director to possess a handgun on court premises, specific storage requirements apply:
Note: This exception applies only to judicial officers who have completed a handgun course as described in AS 18.65.715 (or who hold a valid Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit issued by the Department of Public Safety, obtained within five years prior to notification). Regular concealed carry permit holders and members of the general public may not bring firearms onto court premises.
Alaska is a constitutional (permitless) carry state for persons who are:
Outside of the specific restricted-location rules described above, Alaska law does not impose general storage requirements on concealed carry permit holders or gun owners in their homes or vehicles. There is no state law requiring trigger locks, gun safes, or other specific storage devices for firearms kept in the home.
Alaska's state storage and carry laws do not apply to federal property, offices, installations, or places under federal jurisdiction. This includes:
Federal agencies may impose their own storage and carry requirements. Consult the appropriate federal agency for specific rules at these locations.
Owners or management of private facilities — including hospitals, universities, gymnasiums, and other private property — may restrict or deny concealed carry on their premises. Failure to comply while on their property could result in a violation of trespass statutes. Some private facilities may have their own firearm storage policies (e.g., requiring firearms to be stored in vehicles), but these are not mandated by state law.
Not addressed in available sources: Whether Alaska imposes any storage requirements related to households with minors, any safe storage incentive programs, or any pending legislation regarding firearm storage mandates.
| Reference | Description |
|---|---|
| AS 11.61.190 – 11.61.220 | Criminal conduct with weapons, including restrictions on carrying in schools, child care facilities, bars, courthouses, and domestic violence shelters; includes vehicle storage exceptions for schools and child care facilities |
| AS 18.65.715 | Handgun course certification (referenced for judicial officer authorization on court premises) |
| Alaska Court System Administrative Rule 26.2 | Court security rule prohibiting weapons on court premises, with exceptions and storage requirements for authorized judicial officers (effective April 14, 1998; last amended effective January 17, 2023) |
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