Guns, knives, and weapons are generally prohibited on school grounds, as provided by school policies and state and federal laws.

Although children in grades 1-12 are generally not eligible for a concealed carry weapon permit, older students on college campuses may be eligible for a concealed carry permit (CCP) in some states—also known as a concealed handgun license (CHL), license to carry (LTC), concealed carry license (CCL), or concealed carry weapon (CCW).

A student’s right to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds may be governed by state and federal laws, as well as school policies.

In Alaska (AK), state statutes and federal laws, along with school policies, generally prohibit the possession of guns, knives, and other weapons on school grounds. This applies to elementary and secondary schools (grades 1-12), where students are not eligible for a concealed carry permit. However, the situation differs for college campuses. In Alaska, individuals aged 21 or older are eligible for a concealed carry permit without the need for a permit or training. This means that eligible older students on college campuses may legally carry a concealed weapon. It's important to note that while state law may allow for concealed carry, individual college campuses in Alaska may have their own policies that restrict or prohibit weapons on their premises. Therefore, students must be aware of and comply with both state laws and the specific regulations of their educational institution regarding concealed carry on school grounds.