Are Launchers and Projectiles Legal In Alaska?

Launchers and Projectiles in AK is Legal.

Legal with Restrictions No Alaska statute prohibits the purchase, possession, or carry of a CO2-powered launcher firing kinetic or OC projectiles. A compressed-gas launcher is not a "firearm" under Alaska law: the definition at Alaska Stat. Section 11.81.900(b) was construed in Kinnish v. State, 777 P.2d 1179 (Alaska App. 1989) to require discharge by explosive means, so no firearm permit, license, or background check applies. Age: Alaska Stat. Section 11.61.210(a)(6) makes it a class A misdemeanor to sell a firearm or defensive weapon to a person under 18. Treat 18 as the minimum age. Permit: None required. Carry: Alaska Stat. Section 11.61.210(a)(7)-(8) prohibit possession of a deadly or defensive weapon on school grounds, school buses, or at school events without permission from the school's chief administrative officer. Local ordinances may be stricter. Anchorage Municipal Code 8.25.030 restricts discharging any firearm, air rifle, or air pistol within the municipality, so check local rules before carrying or using. Statute revision date: the Alaska Legislature's statute viewer does not publish a per-section amendment note. The text was read against the Alaska Statutes 2025 edition (34th Legislature). Definition paragraph numbering shifts between editions because definitions are inserted alphabetically, so rely on the defined term rather than the paragraph number. Official source (Alaska State Legislature): https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?title=11#11.81.900 Verified against that source: August 26, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws and local ordinances change. Confirm current requirements with Alaska authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.