A. 
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly have upon or about the person any dangerous weapon with intent to assault another.
B. 
Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.
(AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2014-42, §§ 2, 54, 6-21-2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person other than a peace officer to knowingly possess concealed about the person in any manner:
1. 
A deadly weapon, other than an ordinary pocket knife or a defensive weapon, except a person 21 years of age or older may possess a concealed deadly weapon, provided that:
a. 
When contacted by a peace officer, the person shall:
i. 
Immediately inform the peace officer of that possession; and
ii. 
Allow the peace officer to secure the deadly weapon or secure the weapon at the direction of the peace officer, during the duration of the contact;
b. 
The possession of the concealed deadly weapon is not within the residence of another person, unless the person has first obtained the express permission of an adult residing in the residence to bring a concealed deadly weapon within the residence.
B. 
It is an affirmative defense in a prosecution under subsection A.1 that a defendant, under 21 years of age at the time of possession, was in the defendant's dwelling or on land owned or leased by the defendant appurtenant to the dwelling, or actually engaged in lawful hunting, fishing, trapping or other lawful outdoor activity necessarily involving carrying a weapon for personal protection.
C. 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an individual who may legally possess a deadly weapon under state and federal law from:
1. 
Carrying a deadly weapon in a vehicle so long as the weapon is not also concealed on the person of an occupant of the vehicle; or
2. 
Storing a deadly weapon locked in an individual's motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is otherwise legally parked.
D. 
Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor. In addition, the weapon shall be forfeited to the Municipality of Anchorage.
(AO No. 89-52; AO No. 94-72(S-1), § 1, 4-26-1994; AO No. 94-171, § 1, 10-1-1994; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2006-39, § 1, 4-11-2006; AO No. 2014-42, §§ 2, 54, 6-21-2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly:
1. 
Shoot, discharge or flourish any firearm, air rifle or air pistol within the Municipality of Anchorage except
a. 
In those areas open to the public for lawful hunting,
b. 
Upon established shooting ranges, or
c. 
On the business premises of a commercial gunsmith holding a valid federal firearms license, provided that a firearm may only be shot or discharged
i. 
By the holder of the federal firearms license, or an owner, director or employee of the person holding the license,
ii. 
On business premises located outside of a residential district, as the term residential district is used in Title 21,
iii. 
Into a bullet trap or clearing barrel that effectively and actually receives and captures any bullet, pellet, shot, or similar projectile shot or discharged from the firearm.
2. 
Possess on the person, in the interior of a vehicle in which the person is present, or use or discharge, a firearm while such person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance as defined in AS 11.71.900.
B. 
This section shall not apply to any officer of the United States, the state or the municipality who is authorized to use firearms in the enforcement of any law or ordinance and who is actually engaged in such enforcement.
C. 
Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor. In addition, the firearm shall be forfeited to the Municipality of Anchorage. If the conviction under subsection A of this section is for the discharge of a firearm from a vehicle, the court may order forfeiture of the defendant's interest in the vehicle to the municipality in addition to any other penalties.
(GAAB 18.05.010.D; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2014-42, § 2, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2016-89, § 1, 8-9-2016)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly possess a loaded firearm on the person in any place where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises.
B. 
Subsection A of this section shall not apply to the owner of the premises or to a peace officer.
C. 
It is an affirmative defense that:
1. 
The loaded firearm was a concealed handgun as defined in AS 18.65.790; and
2. 
The possession occurred in a place designated as a restaurant under AS 04.16.049; and
3. 
The defendant did not consume alcoholic beverages at the restaurant.
D. 
Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.
(AO No. 79-24; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2006-39, § 2, 4-11-2006; AO No. 2014-42, § 2, 6-21-2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly have in possession or control within the grounds of or on a parking lot of a public or private preschool, elementary, junior high or high school, on a school bus while being transported to or from school or a school-sponsored event, or while participating in a school-sponsored event:
1. 
A deadly weapon, except a person who is 21 years of age or older, and who is not a preschool, elementary school, junior high, or secondary school student, may possess
a. 
A deadly weapon, other than a loaded firearm, in the trunk of a motor vehicle or encased in a closed container in a motor vehicle; or
b. 
A defensive weapon.
B. 
Subsection A of this section shall not apply to peace officers or persons who have express authorization of the school district superintendent or the designee or, in the case of a private or religious school, express authorization of the chief administrative officer of that school.
C. 
In the case of a conviction under subsection A of this section, the weapon shall be disposed of as provided in section 8.05.020F.
D. 
Weapons possessed by persons under 18 years of age (minors) in violation of subsection A of this section shall be seized and may be forfeited to the municipality in accordance with this section.
1. 
The legal owner of a weapon seized from a minor, if known, shall be notified by first class mail within 30 days of the seizure.
2. 
The legal owner may redeem the weapon upon providing the chief of police or designee with the following information:
a. 
Proof of ownership.
b. 
A description of precautions taken to prevent unauthorized access to the weapon.
c. 
A statement that the juvenile in possession of the weapon did not have permission to have access to the weapon.
d. 
A description of the steps the owner intends to take to prevent future incidents of unauthorized access.
3. 
The chief of police or designee may deny return of the weapon and order it forfeited if the chief, after considering information provided by the purported owner, police reports regarding the incident, information regarding prior incidents involving the weapon or the individuals, and such other relevant information as is presented, determines based upon a preponderance of the evidence that either:
a. 
The person claiming the weapon is not the rightful owner;
b. 
The owner failed to store the weapon in a manner which would reasonably be expected to prevent unauthorized access to the weapon; or
c. 
The owner authorized the minor to access the weapon during school hours.
4. 
If the legal owner is unknown, or fails to request return of the weapon under subsection D.2 of this section within 30 days of mailing of the notice under subsection D.1 of this section, the weapon may be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 7.25, pertaining to abandoned property.
E. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(AO No. 90-122; AO No. 93-56(S); AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2006-39, § 3, 4-11-2006; AO No. 2014-42, §§ 2, 54, 6-21-2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly possesses a firearm
1. 
Within the grounds of or on a parking lot immediately adjacent to an entity, other than a private residence, licensed as a child care facility under AS 47.32 or recognized by the federal government for the care of children, except that a person 21 years of age or older may possess an unloaded firearm in the trunk of a motor vehicle or encased in a closed container of a motor vehicle; or
2. 
Within a domestic violence or sexual assault shelter that receives funding from the state, unless the person has been authorized in writing by the administrator of the shelter to possess the firearm.
B. 
This section shall not apply to peace officers acting within the scope and authority of the officer's employment.
C. 
Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.
(AO No. 2014-42, § 2, 6-21-2014)
A. 
A person may not knowingly:
1. 
Sell a firearm or defensive weapon to a person under 18 years of age; or
2. 
Sell or transfer a switchblade or a gravity knife to a person under 18 years of age without the prior written consent of the person's parent or guardian.
B. 
Violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
(GAAB 18.05.060; AO No. 94-22, § 1, 2-15-1994; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2003-73, § 3, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2006-39, § 5, 4-11-2006; AO No. 2014-42, § 2, 6-21-2014)