Alaska
Alaska has weak gun laws and the highest rate of gun suicide in the country. Alaska has not taken major steps in the recent past to address issues like firearm possession by domestic abusers and comprehensive background checks.
174
In an average year, 174 people die by guns in Alaska.
3rd
Alaska has the third highest rate of firearm suicide in the country.
To become a safer state, Alaska can strengthen its background checks, enact an Extreme Risk law, and prohibit domestic abusers from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
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No Guns in K-12 schools
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Background Checks
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Charleston Loophole
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Extreme Risk Law
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Ghost Guns
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Guns Not Forced on College Campuses
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High Capacity Magazine Prohibition
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No Broad Preemption Law
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No Stand Your Ground Law
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Permit Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Prohibition for Convicted Dating Partners
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Prohibition for Dating Partners under Restraining Orders
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Relinquishment for Convicted Domestic Abusers
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Relinquishment for Domestic Abusers Under Restraining Orders
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School Threat Assessment Teams
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Secure Storage
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Training Required to Carry Concealed Guns
