Firearms Information

Look for signs like this outside of buildings, indicating that firearms may not be carried into the facility.

 

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal and Alaska state law, to legally possess firearms within national parks.

Under federal law, the use or discharge of a firearm is still prohibited by applicable provisions of 36 CFR Section 2.4(a)(2)(ii) and 36 CFR Section 13.30.

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in parks; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. Please check with specific parks to see a list of these facilities.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable Alaska state and federal firearms laws before entering parks. As a starting point, please visit:

State of Alaska firearms laws

Applicable federal firearms laws

Click here to read federal prohibitors that specify who may not possess a firearm in parks.

Click here here to read the new firearms law.

Contact us with questions about firearms by email or by calling [phone].