Firearms

Legislature

Bill restricting firearm access for felons, immigrants, minors heads to governor’s desk

SB119 expands firearm prohibitions for recent and repeat felons, undocumented immigrants and minors, and significantly increases penalties for illegal possession.

May 6, 2025

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore calls for abolition of the ATF

The ATF regulates and enforces federal laws pertaining to the manufacture, sale, and possession of firearms.

December 11, 2024

Maybe it’s not the guns

Maybe the guns really aren't the problem. Maybe the problem is much more basic, and much more troubling.

September 6, 2024

House gives final passage to bill which bans tracking of credit card gun purchases

Eleven states across the nation have already passed similar legislation.

May 1, 2024

Big 10 Mayors: Strengthen penalties for firing weapons into buildings, vehicles

A bill would increase the criminal penalties for firing into occupied homes, businesses, vehicles, rail cars, and other buildings.

March 14, 2024

In police shooting, Decatur police, city officials have some explaining to do

Videos of the shooting by Decatur police of Stephen Perkins have raised questions that need to be answered truthfully.

October 6, 2023

Legislature OKs bill to improve mental health records in gun background check system

SB158 would require reporting of involuntary commitment orders for inpatient and outpatient care to ALEA.

June 5, 2023

The cost of the American gun culture

There is a cost for our continued reverence for guns. The families of gun violence victims know it well.

April 17, 2023

Bill to prohibit guns on school grounds sent to subcommittee

Currently, a person can take a concealed pistol onto school grounds as long as they have a permit.

March 30, 2023

Alabamians can now carry a gun in public without a permit

A constitutional carry law to allow Alabamians to conceal a firearm without a permit went into effect on Sunday.

January 2, 2023