Firearms Information

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 Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.

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 this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. Call or e-mail for a list of federal facilities in Bering Land Bridge.

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

State of Alaska firearms laws

Alaska State legislature statutes

Applicable federal firearms laws

Click here to read federal prohibitors that specify who may not possess a firearm in Bering Land Bridge

Click here here to read the 2010 firearms law

Contact us with questions about firearms by e-mail or by calling 1 (800) 471-2352.

Last updated: April 14, 2015

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Nome, AK 99762

Phone:

907-443-2522

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