Can a tourist obtain a permit to carry a rifle for hiking in Alaska?

Since 2010, it's been legal at least for US citizens to carry guns in national parks, but nobody is allowed to bring a gun to any US government buildings in National Parks... which, e.g., if you're in Denali, is every building you might need to enter for supplies, information, etc.

1. Can Tourists carry guns in Alaska?
2. Should you carry a gun while hiking in Alaska?
3. Can you open carry a rifle in Alaska?
4. Do you need a permit to carry a gun in Alaska?
5. Can I own a fully automatic weapon in Alaska?
6. Where can I shoot my gun in Alaska?
7. Is Bear spray better than a gun?
8. What do you do if you see a bear in Alaska?
9. Which bear is the most dangerous in Alaska?
10. Can I shoot on my property in Alaska?
11. How do I become a resident of Alaska?
12. Can you carry a loaded gun in your car in Alaska?

Can Tourists carry guns in Alaska?

YES - Without a permit

There are no Alaska open carry laws, the law simply does not mention open carry which means it is legal for any person to open carry a firearm if they are legally allowed to possess the firearm. ... This conflicts with federal law which prevents anyone under 18 from possessing a firearm.

Should you carry a gun while hiking in Alaska?

Most people who hike in Alaska's wilderness don't carry a weapon. They know that the best defense is common sense. Traveling and camping carefully are all that they need. If you feel the need for additional protection, consider carrying "pepper spray", a bear deterrent made from the juice of red-hot peppers.

Can you open carry a rifle in Alaska?

Is open carry permitted in Alaska? Yes, without a permit for any person who is legally allowed to possess a firearm. The minimum age to open carry is 16. This conflicts with federal law, which prevents anyone under 18 from possessing a firearm.

Do you need a permit to carry a gun in Alaska?

Alaska's laws do not prohibit anyone 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm from carrying it concealed or open. A firearms permit is not required. ... Those permits do not override Alaska laws, and a person under 21 is NOT allowed to carry a concealed handgun in Alaska.

Can I own a fully automatic weapon in Alaska?

In Alaska, hunters may generally possess and use firearms with few restrictions. State law prohibits the following unless you have been issued a Federal permit to possess such a firearm: Fully automatic firearms. Rifles with a barrel less than 16"

Where can I shoot my gun in Alaska?

BLM land - Target Shooting is allowed on public lands. However, you must provide your own targets and remove your debris when you leave your site. It is illegal to shoot at trees, signs, outbuildings, or other objects on federal lands that are for the public's enjoyment.

Is Bear spray better than a gun?

No deterrent is 100% effective, but compared to all others, including firearms, proper use of bear spray has proven to be the best method for fending off threatening and attacking bears, and for preventing injury to the person and animal involved.

What do you do if you see a bear in Alaska?

If You See a Bear

1. If the bear appears not to have sensed you, move away without alerting it. ...
2. If the bear does notice you, face the bear, stand your ground and talk to it calmly. ...
3. If a bear cannot tell what you are, it may come closer or stand on its hind legs to get a better look or smell.

Which bear is the most dangerous in Alaska?

Admittedly, Alaska grizzlies are more dangerous than black bears. Many grizzly attacks occur without warning, and possibly that is one reason for the unreasonable fear of bears in the Alaskan Bush. However, you can rest assured that the odds of a bear attack are miniscule in the Bush.

Can I shoot on my property in Alaska?

Any homeowner, business owner or leaseholder, may possess a firearm on their own respective property. That does not give anyone else a right to possess a firearm on the property of another, if it is known or communicated "No Firearms Allowed" - or - "Weapons Prohibited".

How do I become a resident of Alaska?

Obtaining residency

To become a resident, you need to be physically present in the state, and you must have the intention to stay in Alaska for an indefinite period. Physical presence alone is not a sufficient condition for obtaining residency.

Can you carry a loaded gun in your car in Alaska?

Any person 21 or older who can legally own a firearm can carry a loaded handgun openly or concealed in a vehicle in Alaska. You must inform any Law Enforcement Office who stops you for any official business that you are carrying a firearm.