Sec. 18.65.790. Definitions.

148 words·~1 min read·/ak/title-18/chapter-65/18-65-790

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

In AS 18.65.700 — 18.65.790,

(1)“commissioner” means the commissioner of public safety;

(2)“competence” means the ability to place in a life size silhouette target

(A)seven out of 10 shots at seven yards;

(B)six out of 10 shots at 15 yards;

(3)“concealed handgun” means a firearm, that is a pistol or a revolver, and that is covered or enclosed in any manner so that an observer cannot determine that it is a handgun without removing it from that which covers or encloses it or without opening, lifting, or removing that which covers or encloses it; however, “concealed handgun” does not include a shotgun, rifle, or a prohibited weapon as defined under AS 11.61.200 ;

(4)“department” means the Department of Public Safety;

(5)“permit” means a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued under AS 18.65.700 — 18.65.790.

Article 11. Firearms.