Alaska Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Are background checks required for private gun sales in Alaska?

1. Yes, for all firearms

2. No

3. Yes, but only for handguns

4. Yes, but only for assault weapons

The correct answer is: No

In Alaska, background checks are not required for private gun sales. This means that individuals can privately sell firearms to each other without the need for a background check. It is important for individuals engaging in private firearm sales to be aware of state and federal regulations regarding such transactions to ensure they are following the law. Option A is not the correct choice because background checks are not required for all firearms in private sales in Alaska. Option C and D are not correct as well because background checks are not only required for handguns or assault weapons specifically in private sales in Alaska. Hence, the correct answer is option B, indicating that background checks are not required for private gun sales in Alaska.