On October 15, Alaska's acting attorney general asked the next Legislature to clarify state law and told law-enforcement agencies to consult prosecutors before filing charges under the affected statute.
On October 15, Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills asked the next Legislature to address inconsistencies between Alaska and federal firearms laws after a federal court decision concerning suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns.
The official release says Alaska law links an affirmative defense to federal registration requirements. Until the Legislature acts, the Alaska Department of Law has asked law-enforcement agencies to consult state prosecutors before filing charges under the affected statute. The release also says ATF continues to accept voluntary registrations.
This is an official state-law guidance statement, not a repeal or amendment of Alaska law. Current law still controls. Not legal advice. Verify the current statute before acting.
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