The Alabama Farmers Federation announced Monday in a statement that it is endorsing candidate Miriam “Mimi” Penhale for the vacant Alabama House District 49 seat. The special Republican primary is Tuesday. Bibb County Farmers Federation President Ashton Cottingham said, “Having been raised on a farm, Mimi understands and can relate to rural Alabama and the … Continued
The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to give a favorable report to a permitless carry bill—also called constitutional carry by its proponents—which would allow all Alabama adult citizens who have not lost their gun rights to carry their weapons concealed without having to purchase a concealed carry permit. Senate Bill 1 is sponsored by … Continued
Wednesday, the State Senator Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report that would establish a cohesive and statewide management process for administering and managing concealed weapons permits in the state of Alabama. The legislation would also allow citizens, whose weapons rights have not been revoked, to obtain a lifetime concealed carry permit, also called a pistol … Continued
Volunteers with the Alabama Chapter of Moms Demand Action announced their support for Alabama lawmakers who did not advance any major pro-gun bills. Permit-less carry legislation failed to advance to the floor of either House this session. The Alabama Legislature adjourned the 2019 legislative session on Friday. Volunteers with the Alabama chapter of Moms Demand … Continued
On Friday, the pro-Second Amendment group BamaCarry revoked state Sen. Randy Price’s, R-Opelika, membership in the group. The group took action against Price, because he voted against a Senate bill that would have allowed Alabama residents to carry their handguns in their vehicles and concealed on their person without purchasing a concealed carry permit from … Continued