Alaska

• Need to be 21 years old
• Alaska resident, and you need to have resided for more 90 days or more.
• Eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm.
• Can NOT have previous convictions of 2 or more Class A misdemeanors of Alaska laws within 6 years immediately before the application.
• You cannot be in an alcohol or substance abuse program actively or within 3 years of the application.
• Within 12 months prior to your application you must successfully complete an approved handgun course.
• You cannot have a physical limitation which prevents you from handling the handgun safely
• Federal Law requirements

Follow these steps to obtain a concealed carry permit;

1. Complete a certified firearm safety course within 12 months of application.
2. Download the application form.
3. You will need the following documents;
   • Two complete sets of fingerprints
   • One frontal view color photograph of the person taken within the preceding 30 days that includes the head and shoulders of the person.
   • Valid Alaska driver’s license or identification card.
4. Complete the application in writing and apply in person at an office of the Alaska State Troopers.
5. You will be notified within 30 days by mail if your application has been approved or denied.

• Permits will expire on the permit holder’s birthday in the fifth year after issuance.
• A CCW Permit can be renewed 90 days before and up to the expiration date for $25.
• Late renewals are allowed up to 60 days after the expiration date but there will be an extra charge increasing the cost to $50.
• If a permit has not been renewed within 60 days after the expiration date the holder must go through the new permit process.
• Expired permits do not need to be returned.

AS 18.65.700 (d) – CCW permit expiration date

Accepted forms of payment
Money order, Cashier’s check, Personal check – made out to the State of Alaska

Permit fees are not refundable if the application is not approved.