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They cannot purchase a handgun in Alaska, but I am aware of no law that says they cannot concealed-carry anywhere a resident could.

They are required to immediately advise any LE officer they have contact with that they are carrying.

Wouldnt that ffl in Tok have to do a background check in order for them to receive that pistol? Does the OP have any friends up here they can mail stuff to?

Just wondering about a purchase from a Alaskan FFL holder? Seems to me a purchase in Alaska would be less complicated rather than going through all above. Then, when trip is complete sell the pistol back. That may sound foolish, but just a thought.
Iam currently considering a permit in.my home state, our laws go by County judge in residing county. Their call, regardless of past offences, or if any.

It is illegal to mail a handgun unless it goes FFL to FFL. It is legal to mail long-guns to yourself "in care of" someone else, but note that the someone else can neither open the box NOR "take possession" of the weapon. ATF has said before that means YOU have to BE THERE to receive the package.

Though I do not use them, my understanding is that neither UPS nor FedEx will let anyone ship a handgun to someone who is not an FFL holder.

I would talk to the FFL holder "in Tok" you want to ship "in care of," because if I were him I would refuse to participate because I would have no way to be sure it was not an illegal transfer. Anyone can write any name and address they want in the return-address area on the package.

Sec. 11.61.220. Misconduct involving weapons in the fifth degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fifth degree if the person
(1) is 21 years of age or older and knowingly possesses a deadly weapon, other than an ordinary pocket knife or a defensive weapon,
(A) that is concealed on the person, and, when contacted by a peace officer, the person fails to
(i) immediately inform the peace officer of that possession; or

(ii) allow the peace officer to secure the deadly weapon, or fails to secure the weapon at the direction of the peace officer, during the duration of the contact;

I don’t understand your intent with the quote and red text… a defensive weapon per AK is something like a taser or baton. Firearms definitely count. Also, through case law, a firearm is considered concealed if it is within ready access- like under the seat of the car, etc.

You know, it might be a good idea to know something before posting it...

You are absolutely NOT REQUIRED to immediately advise anybody.

(20) "defensive weapon" means an electric stun gun, or a device to dispense mace or a similar chemical agent, that is not designed to cause death or serious physical injury;

Yes, the statute makes an exception for ordinary pocket knives and defensive weapons. So what? Why are we discussing the exception when the question is about concealed handguns?

Simply because some dimwit highlighted it?

You are absolutely NOT REQUIRED to immediately advise anybody.

The only thing we need to hear from you is an apology for this absolutely terrible advice that, if followed, would get people immediately hauled to jail.

Pull up alaskagunshipping .com, they will handle getting your handgun to you in Tok.

(20) "defensive weapon" means an electric stun gun, or a device to dispense mace or a similar chemical agent, that is not designed to cause death or serious physical injury;

The only thing we need to hear from you is an apology for this absolutely terrible advice that, if followed, would get people immediately hauled to jail.