AK SB189

Amends AS 11.61.200(g) to restructure affirmative defenses to misconduct involving weapons in the third degree prosecutions.

Establishes three independent affirmative defenses: defendant received a pardon for the prior offense, underlying conviction was set aside under AS 12.55.085 or post-conviction proceedings, or 10 or more years elapsed between discharge/adjudication and the current violation.

Requires that for the 10-year defense to apply, the prior conviction or juvenile adjudication must not have resulted from a violation of AS 11.41 (assault/homicide statutes) or similar laws of the United States, another state, or territory.

Adds a separate affirmative defense allowing weapon possession when defendant is in their dwelling, on appurtenant land they own or lease, or engaged in lawful hunting, fishing, trapping, or other outdoor activity requiring weapon carrying for personal protection.