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02-20-2009, 03:59 AM
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Guns for Non-Alaskans/Non-American aliens
Hi there,
I am a German citizen, traveling to Alaska shortly for an extended (3 to 5 month) trip through the wilderness.
I have been told to better carry a shotgun (rifle or big-caliber hand gun) for self protection. I am a licensed hunter (which is not easy task to do in Germany), do I qualify to purchase a shotgun in Alaska? If not, are there any alternative ways to get one?
Would appreciate to receive your input. 
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02-20-2009, 05:11 AM
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02-20-2009, 10:02 AM
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You'll need to get an Alaska hunting license to be able to bring a gun in...
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02-20-2009, 12:05 PM
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You might trying buying a can of pepper spray over at Sportsmans Wharehouse once you get here. I've carried the stuff and it works. At least when I accidentally sprayed myself it worked really good.
UDAP Bear Deterrent Pepper Spray
Last edited by stiffnecked; 02-20-2009 at 12:33 PM..
Reason: spell check not working!!
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02-20-2009, 12:14 PM
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stiffnecked
You might trying buying a can of pecker spray over at Sportsmans Wharehouse once you get here. I've carried the stuff and it works. At least when I accidentally sprayed myself it worked really good.
UDAP Bear Deterrent Pepper Spray |
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02-20-2009, 12:42 PM
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Where will you be spending your time?
I know a guide outfit that takes several German hunters out each year, I could put you in touch with them and they could tell you the specifics of your chosen area.
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02-20-2009, 01:55 PM
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Dancing on the edge of survival!!
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02-20-2009, 02:48 PM
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Not just once either. After the second time I figured out there was a reason they put those glow-in-the-dark safety levers on them. I never knew so much snot could run out of my nose. And a gallon of tears streaming down my burning face. At that moment in time death would have been a welcome relief. Thanks goodness though the effects only last about 3 days.
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02-20-2009, 03:16 PM
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Dancing on the edge of survival!!
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02-20-2009, 03:26 PM
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Well maybe it's just me but I'd want more than pepper spray. Pepper spray doesn't always work, and sometimes the wind just blows it in your own face.
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