Signed by Governor Sean Parnell

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that exempts all firearms possessed or manufactured within Alaska from federal firearm regulations, effective immediately.

Highlights:

• Exempts firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition possessed in Alaska from any federal firearm regulation, whereas current law only exempts firearms manufactured in the state (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes the state attorney general to defend any citizen of Alaska who is prosecuted by the United States government in regards to federal law that regulates firearms (Sec. 4).

• Classifies the enforcement of any federal law that restricts firearms in the following ways as a Class C felony (Sec. 5): 
• Limits the ownership of a semi-automatic firearm or firearm magazine; or 
• Requires the registration of a firearm, firearm accessory, or magazine. 

Full Bill Text