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2019 legislative session begins Tuesday

The 2019 regular session of the Alabama legislature begins today Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will give her annual state of the state address to a joint session of the Alabama Legislature tonight at 6:30 p.m. There are several key issues that will be decided by the legislature in these weeks. Fuel tax increase – This … Continued
March 5, 2019

Giffords Law Center gives Alabama an “F” for weak gun laws

The Giffords Law Center recently released Gun Law Scorecard grades and ranks for all 50 states based on their gun laws. Alabama was among 22 states that receive an F for their lack of gun control legislation. In 2018 state legislatures passed 67 new laws in 26 states limiting their citizens’ Second Amendment rights. The … Continued
February 11, 2019

NRA pushes for permit-less concealed carry at town hall in Hoover

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action hosted a legislative town hall meeting at Hoover Tactical Firearms in Hoover. Over 120 Second Amendment rights activists were on hand in Alabama to kick off a push for state legislation that would allow law-abiding Alabamians to carry a firearm … Continued
November 23, 2017

The NRA hosting two town halls on permitless carry in Huntsville, Birmingham

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action is hosting two Legislative town hall meetings in Alabama to kick off a push for state legislation that would allow law-abiding Alabamians to carry a firearm without a government permit. The first town hall will be in Huntsville on Friday, Nov. 17. … Continued
November 17, 2017

Brooks wants to arm Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Washington, DC has one of the most restrictive gun laws in the entire country. That infringement on the civil liberties of the Capitol’s citizens very nearly resulted in the slaughter of two dozen GOP congressmen, including Alabama’s own Representatives Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).  Congressman Brooks was … Continued
June 22, 2017

Senate passes Gun Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 24, which would allow Alabamians, who are lawfully allowed to possess a handgun to carry their weapon on them concealed without having to get a concealed carry permit (sometimes popularly called a “pistol permit) from their Sheriff’s Department. SB24 … Continued
April 20, 2017

House passes church security team bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Tuesday, April 4, 2017, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 36, which (in its present form) extends stand your ground protection to church security teams. HB36 was sponsored by State Representative Lynn Greer (R-Rogersville). Greer said that he was asked to bring this bill by a number … Continued
April 5, 2017

Committee gives Gun Bill a favorable report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 1, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6 to 3 to pass Senate Bill 24, which makes Alabama a Constitutional carry State. The move was opposed by the Alabama Sheriff’s Association and other law enforcement groups as well as by the Alabama County Commissions Association. SB24 was … Continued
March 7, 2017

Permit-less carry is on a fast-track to passage

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus released its “Strengthen Alabama” Legislative agenda for the 2017 Regular Session. Senate Republicans are promising to provide tax cuts for Alabama’s working families, reform State government to save taxpayer dollars, protect Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights, and uphold the sanctity of human life. … Continued
February 7, 2017

Allen Bill would allow Alabamians to carry concealed gun without permit

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Northport) has announced that he has introduced legislation which would effectively end the need to purchase a concealed carry permits by county sheriffs for concealed carry in the State. Sen. Allen said in a statement, “Last week I pre-filed legislation in the Alabama State … Continued
January 24, 2017