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Lightning 2003
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Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 12:44 pm |
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| My name is John T and I am originally form Texas and have grown up around guns my whole life. Both my parents and my sister have their CCL in Texas. I have been stationed in Alaska for about a year now and Love this place more then Texas. I have a lot of questions about OC Laws. I have looked for the laws for OC in Fairbanks Alaska and have not been able to find any. Is there a printable handout like other states have? Also I am a NCO in the Air Force and I don't want to break any Laws. What is considered open carry? If I have a jacket on and you can see the bottom of the holster is that ok. Can You have one in the chamber? Basically I have never open carried a gun any were, but the woods, and I have never CC a gun any were. I would like to start OC that is if I can get it past my Boss (Wife) Thank you in advance for your help. Last edited on Wed May 20th, 2009 01:52 pm by Lightning 2003
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spyderdude
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Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 02:06 pm |
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Alaska has complete preemption for concealed and open carry. No town or municipality may pass stricter gun laws than what is law at the state level. If you are 21 or older you may carry concealed without a permit, but the good thing is, the permit program is still in place. I don't think you would be allowed to carry on a military installation though unless you get permission from the base commander which I doubt. Even if you're carrying concealed and your holster shows, it won't matter, most people would fail to notice anyway.
What is considered open carry?
Exactly as it sounds, the wearing of a firearm in plain sight.
Yes you may carry a loaded and chambered pistol.
Don't take my word for it though because I'm no lawyer, but from my research about this, that is what I found. If you're still not 100% convinced that this is true, contact a local attorney's office.
Welcome to Alaska!
Last edited on Wed May 20th, 2009 02:10 pm by spyderdude
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OC-Glock19
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Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 02:15 pm |
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Hi John, and welcome to OCDO. I'm not the resident expert here, but I wanted to at least get you what information I know. Others can fill in details later.
The reason you can't find open carry laws is because it's something that's not prohibited, therefore there is no law stating what you CAN do legally. For example, there's no law on the books that says you cannot wear a red shirt, so you can deck yourself out in crimson clothing without fear of arrest. Open carry is a RIGHT, and CC (in most states) is a privilege that is regulated and fees charged for the exercise of it. Alaska is one of two states that recognizes all legal firearm use as a right instead of a privilege, and therefore you can carry concealed if you wish, subject to restrictions from the federal government and any local laws that may apply. (BTW, I am not a lawyer.)
Since you're in the Air Force you have a whole other set of restrictions that I know nothing about, so someone else will have to get you up to date on that.
Good luck, and again, welcome!
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j2l3
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Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 04:53 pm |
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| I recommend checking out http://www.handgunlaw.us as well....
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lockman
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Posted: Thu May 21st, 2009 01:47 pm |
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Just had to bump out the ad.
Wow! Mods were quick on that one. Never mind.
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Baradium
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Posted: Fri May 22nd, 2009 10:11 pm |
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What the others said. It doesn't matter whether part of your holster shows or not since open carry is legal.
So as long as you are doing an activity where open carry is legal, you're fine.
You'll have to visit statewide laws to see the regulations on open and concealed carrying. They tend to make sense so it's pretty easy to figure out.
I think there is a blip about places that serve alcohol regarding needing to concealed carry vs open, but I don't have the specifics on that. (anyone?)
As others said, you have to register your weapon if you live on base, but i'm sure you know the AF regs. As long as you keep the weapon off base you're fine.
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