Committee approves permitless carry, ban on enforcing federal guns laws
The Alabama Sheriffs Association opposes both bills, arguing they put law enforcement and the public at greater risk from gun violence.
Constitutional Carry
BamaCarry endorses Leigh Hulsey
BamaCarry said in their endorsement that Hulsey has the passion and vision to lead Alabama to a bolder, more conservative future.
Lifetime concealed carry permit bill passes Alabama Senate
The Senate bill would standardize Alabama concealed carry permit fees and allow a lifetime permit for just $300.
NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit
The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477.
Brooks supports Sorrell’s permitless carry bill
Congressman Mo Brooks on Tuesday expressed his support for state Rep. Andrew Sorrell's constitutional carry legislation.
Senate committee approves permitless carry bill
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
McCutcheon not optimistic about passage of “constitutional carry” legislation
Alabama House Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, discussed gun legislation that could appear before the House of Representatives this year. In past sessions, constitutional carry legislation has made it out of the Alabama Senate, but stalls in the House. This year, Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, is carrying the bill in the House. APR asked McCutcheon whether … Continued
Sheriffs: Concealed carry permits should not be used for firearms purchases
The Alabama Sheriffs Association announced Wednesday that they have adopted the position that Alabama concealed carry permits should be not be used as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for firearms sales. Prior to last week, Alabama CCP holders could go to Wal-Mart, or another federal firearms licensee, and purchase a … Continued
Alabama Moms Demand Action applaud legislators for defeating gun laws
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
Sen. Price defends decision to vote against permitless carry
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