The terms and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
“Concealed firearm”
means and includes any firearm not readily visible.
“Firearms”
means and includes all guns using gunpowder, high powered air rifles and pistols, guns operated by CO2 or other gases, paint “splat” guns or other items which mechanically impel projectiles of equal danger.
(S.G.C. 10.88.010; Ord. 96-1358 § 4, 1996)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm within the boundaries of the central business district, waterfront district, hospitals, any public school premises, including adjacent parking lots, in or around a child care facility, in a courthouse, courtroom, or office of the court system or justice related agencies, in domestic violence or sexual assault shelters and the City Hall and Harrigan Centennial Building and their parking lots;
B. 
It is unlawful for any person to intentionally point or aim any firearm, loaded or otherwise, at any person;
C. 
The municipality may not restrict the carrying of a concealed handgun by permit under AS 18.65.700 through 18.65.790. There is no prohibition against carrying a concealed weapon so long as the prohibited behaviors regarding the carry are respected:
1. 
The person is 21 years or older.
2. 
The person is eligible to own or possess a handgun under state and federal laws.
3. 
The firearm is legal.
4. 
Upon contact with a peace officer, the person immediately informs the officer about the weapon, and allows the officer to secure the weapon for the duration of the contact.
5. 
The person does not carry the weapon if they are intoxicated or impaired by alcohol or controlled substances.
6. 
The person does not carry the concealed weapon in certain places:
a. 
In someone else’s home without their specific knowledge and permission.
b. 
In any place where intoxicating liquor is sold for on-site consumption, except a restaurant and the person does not consume alcoholic beverages.
c. 
In or around any public or private K-12 school or on a school bus without the knowledge and consent of the school’s administrator (weapons may be unloaded and locked in the trunk of a car or secured in a locked container).
d. 
In or around a child care facility (weapons may be unloaded and locked in the trunk of a car or secured in a locked container).
e. 
In a courthouse, courtroom, or office of the court system or justice related agencies.
f. 
In domestic violence or sexual assault shelters.
Alaska’s laws do not apply to federal property, offices, installations, or places under federal jurisdiction. Such places can include national parks, military bases, federal court buildings, space rented by federal offices, airports, or airport terminal areas. Please consult with the appropriate federal agency before deciding if weapon carry or concealed carry is permitted.
The owners or management of facilities, including such places as hospitals, universities, gymnasiums, or private property, may restrict or deny concealed carry on their premises. Failure to comply while on their property could violate trespass statutes.
D. 
The prohibitions stated in this section shall not apply to sworn peace officers or a person in premises owned or leased by that person and applicable defenses such as self-defense or defense of others should apply.
(S.G.C. 10.88.020; Ord. 96-1358 § 4, 1996; amended during 3/2015 supplement; Ord. 15-14 § 4, 2015)