Alaska § 18.65.500 - Use of armed bodyguards.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.65.500 — Use of armed bodyguards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.65.500. Use of armed bodyguards.
A person who, in this state, hires another person to guard a person in this state with arms or deadly weapons, or a person who comes into this state armed with deadly weapons for the purpose of guarding a person, without a written permit from the commissioner of public safety, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both.
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Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 18.65.500
What does Alaska Statutes § 18.65.500 cover?
Section 18.65.500 ("Use of armed bodyguards.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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