Bamacarry

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

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April 7, 2016

Law Enforcement Comes Out in Force to Oppose SB 14

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 18, hundreds of sheriff’s deputies and police officers from all over the State joined Alabama Governor Bentley (R) at the state capital to lay a wreath at the memorial for officers who have laid down their lives protecting and serving the people of Alabama. It was … Continued

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February 18, 2016

Showdown Over Gun Rights Expected Today in Senate Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 17, Second Amendment Groups and some members of law enforcement are expected to be speaking on opposing sides at a public hearing on Senate Bill 14 in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Room 325 at 1:00 pm. Senate Bill 14 would extend Alabama’s “castle doctrine” to include … Continued

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February 17, 2016

Auditor Jim Zeigler Addresses BamaCarry

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 13, the State Auditor addressed the Second Amendment group, BamaCarry, at their annual “Alabama Firearms Freedom Rally” in Bessemer. The conservative state Auditor quoted President Jefferson: “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Zeigler said, “That saying is often quoted and attributed to Thomas Jefferson. But … Continued

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February 16, 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

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September 9, 2015

Gun Groups Hope to Expand Rights in Special Session

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, August 4, SB14 sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) passed with a favorable report out of the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund by a 7-1 vote. SB14 would recognize a law-abiding gun owner’s right to possess a concealed firearm in a vehicle, without … Continued

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August 6, 2015

Allen Vows to Bring Back Gun Legislation

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, June 9, State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) said in a Facebook statement that he is not giving up on legislation that would allow gun owners to take their loaded weaponry with them in their vehicles whether or not they have a concealed carry permit. Sen. Allen was the … Continued

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June 10, 2015

Gun Legislation Moving Forward in Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 21 saw a lot of movement on gun bills in the Senate.  Senate Bill 14 was passed by the Alabama Senate.  SB14, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen (R from Tuscaloosa), would allow Alabama gun owners the right to have a loaded gun in their vehicles without having … Continued

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May 22, 2015

HB47 Held Over in Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, May 19, dozens of second amendment supporters attended a public hearing on major gun legislation in the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee. HB47 divided gun activists. The National Rifleman’s Association (NRA) and the Alabama Gun Rights Network (AGR) supported the legislation sponsored by State Representative Christopher John England … Continued

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May 20, 2015