2nd Amendment Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee

Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences.

April 14, 2023

Bill would create penalty for failure to disclose concealed carry to officers

The Alabama Legislature created the duty to disclose as part of its legislation last year, but did not include a penalty.

February 21, 2023

Alabama among five states with the highest per capita costs from gun violence

Gun violence costs the state about $15.4 billion in an average year.

July 21, 2022

Alabama House passes permitless carry

Critics say the permits provide an extra safety net to get guns off the street and discover other illegal activity.

February 23, 2022

Bill would allow permitless carry in Alabama, critics say law poses safety issues

Opponents say the permits create opportunities to get violent criminals off the streets.

December 23, 2021

Bill removing pistol permits passes out of committee, angers Sheriffs

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Near the end of a public hearing on a bill, brought by Sen. Gerald Allen, that would eliminate a requirement for a permit to conceal carry a firearm, a past president of the NRA strolled to the lectern. He was, of course, in favor of the bill, because it … Continued

March 2, 2017

Guns in Vehicles Bill Dies in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 5, State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) commented on the failure by the Alabama Legislature to take up his gun bill, SB14. The Alabama Senate passed SB14, which would allow Alabamians to carry a loaded gun in their vehicles; but the Alabama House of Representatives would never act … Continued

May 9, 2016

Senate Passes Gun Vehicle Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 5, the Alabama Senate passed SB14, sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa). Sen. Allen said in a statement, “Tonight the Alabama Senate passed SB14, 26-7, which allows law abiding citizens to carry a handgun in their vehicle without having to purchase a pistol permit. You have a … Continued

April 7, 2016

Supreme Court Reaffirms Alabama Citizen’s Right to Carry Firearms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Under Alabama Law, any citizen who legally is allowed to possess firearms is allowed to openly carry firearms on their person. Citizens may also apply to their Sheriff’s Department for a concealed carry permit in order to carry weapons on their person concealed. Many gun owners go from … Continued

September 9, 2015