Eventhorizon
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Hello,
I have just moved to Delta Junction, Alaska with my family. I have been researching the laws surrounding firearms carry in Alaska, as well as this forum to glean every bit of information I can so that I can avoid any misunderstandings with law enforcement. I believe I have a pretty good understanding of the law. I do, however, have a question about AS 11.61.220:
(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;
When I contact an officer while carrying a concealed weapon, I must inform. But do I have to relinquish the firearm to the officer if he requests it? Can I refuse to relinquish and simply secure the weapon as it seems to state in paragraph (ii)?
Also, it would seem that I need not inform or relinquish while carrying openly.
So far, I love this state. I have no intention of making waves or causing conflict with law enforcement. I just want to know what my rights are. My time in California has taught me that it is up to you to know your rights.
Thanks in advance for any advice
-Elijah
I have just moved to Delta Junction, Alaska with my family. I have been researching the laws surrounding firearms carry in Alaska, as well as this forum to glean every bit of information I can so that I can avoid any misunderstandings with law enforcement. I believe I have a pretty good understanding of the law. I do, however, have a question about AS 11.61.220:
(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;
When I contact an officer while carrying a concealed weapon, I must inform. But do I have to relinquish the firearm to the officer if he requests it? Can I refuse to relinquish and simply secure the weapon as it seems to state in paragraph (ii)?
Also, it would seem that I need not inform or relinquish while carrying openly.
So far, I love this state. I have no intention of making waves or causing conflict with law enforcement. I just want to know what my rights are. My time in California has taught me that it is up to you to know your rights.
Thanks in advance for any advice
-Elijah