Guns for Non-Alaskans/Non-American aliens (buying, floor, safety)

[mitridate]

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.
cheers

[msta999]

This might help:

US gun laws for non-citizens

[arctichomesteader]

You'll need to get an Alaska hunting license to be able to bring a gun in...

[stiffnecked]

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

[Nephler]

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

[NorthWord]

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.

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by stiffnecked

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

OMG hubby and I always wondered if someone had ever spray'd themselves!!! thanks for the great laugh!!!

[stiffnecked]

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.

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by stiffnecked

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.

Now that I have gotten up off the floor from laughing hysterically!! 3 DAYS???!!! OMG Did ya have ta burn your clothes too???

[arctichomesteader]

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.