Alaska Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Is it legal to possess a machine gun in Alaska?

Yes, with a special license
No
Yes, if registered federally
Yes, but only for law enforcement

The correct answer is: Yes, if registered federally

Possession of a machine gun in Alaska is only legal if it is registered federally, meaning that the weapon is registered with the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR) branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Option A is incorrect because a special license is not enough to possess a machine gun in Alaska. A special license only allows the possession of other types of firearms, such as a handgun or shotgun. Option B is incorrect because possession of a machine gun without proper registration is illegal in Alaska. Option D is incorrect because possession of a machine gun is not limited to law enforcement only. However, law enforcement agencies are required to register their machine guns with the ATF as well. In summary, the only legal way to possess a machine gun in Alaska is if it is registered federally with the NFRTR.