Constitutional Carry

Legislature

House committee holds public hearing on bill to allow concealed carry without a permit

Opponents of the bill said doing away with those permits, which require background checks, would endanger the lives of law enforcement officers.

February 10, 2022

The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration.

February 2, 2022

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday.

February 2, 2022

Of course, most law enforcement leaders are against allowing people to just carry guns on a whim. And for good reason.

January 16, 2022

Alabama's sheriffs, district attorneys and county commissioners are against the measure, saying it makes law enforcement and citizens less safe.

January 12, 2022

A gander at pre-filed bills shows some in the Legislature reject the principles embraced by the nation's founders.

January 4, 2022

HB6 will be introduced officially during the upcoming regular legislative session beginning Jan. 11.

January 4, 2022

The legislation also streamlines the permitting process so it is handled in the same manner in each of the 67 counties.

June 29, 2021

Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.

May 19, 2021

Stringer was fired as a deputy sheriff by Sheriff Sam Cochran for sponsoring permitless carry legislation.

May 17, 2021