Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Anchorage Borough. Anchorage lies between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains, home to nearly half of Alaska's population and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Firearms ship to licensed dealers in the city and along the highway toward the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Alaska law allows.
Alaska imposes no additional state requirements for firearm purchases. There is no purchase permit, waiting period, or registration; dealers conduct the federal NICS check. Federal age limits apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles or shotguns. Due to Alaska's remote areas, coordinate transfers with your dealer before ordering, as freight schedules may delay delivery. Ammunition and gear ship to most Alaska addresses, though remote deliveries take longer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Anchorage-area buyers:
Alaska has permitted carry without a license since 2003. The Department of Public Safety confirms that individuals 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm can carry it openly or concealed without a permit. The optional Alaska concealed handgun permit, valid for five years, requires residency, an approved handgun competency course, and a clean record, primarily aiding reciprocity during travel. You must inform a peace officer when armed and comply with posted restrictions.
No deer season exists near Anchorage. Big game includes moose, black and brown bear, Dall sheep, and mountain goat. For Game Management Unit 14C, the 2026-27 regulations include a bow-only moose hunt in late August, a general bull moose season through September on a harvest ticket, and several drawing permit hunts. Within the Anchorage Management Area, antlerless moose hunts are restricted to shotguns and muzzleloaders by drawing permit, with nearby areas limited to bows.
Anchorage falls within Game Management Unit 14C, offering moose, black and brown bear, Dall sheep, and mountain goat hunts. Areas near town are bow only or restricted to shotguns and muzzleloaders under drawing permits.
Moose roam neighborhoods and brown bears frequent creek drainages, driving steady sales of heavy-caliber rifles and bear defense loads, alongside rifles for fly-in hunts.
The public ranges listed on the city pages are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the U.S. Forest Service. Many ask for a hunting license, a range pass or a small fee, and hours change with the season, so check the agency page before you drive.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forest and U.S. Forest Service range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Eagle River, Chugiak, Girdwood, Anchorage or anywhere in Anchorage Borough, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Individuals 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm can carry openly or concealed without a permit. The state permit is optional and primarily useful for travel.
No. Alaska has no waiting period or purchase permit. The dealer conducts the federal check and completes the transfer upon approval.
Unit 14C includes moose, black and brown bear, sheep, and goat. There is no deer season, and areas near town are limited to bows, shotguns, or muzzleloaders.
A bolt-action in .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270, .308 or .30-06 covers deer almost everywhere; some states require straight-wall cartridges, so read the current regulations.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Alaska Department of Public Safety (Concealed Handgun Permit Unit) or a local attorney about your own situation.