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Guns in Vehicles Bill Dies in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 5, State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) commented on the failure by the Alabama Legislature to take up his gun bill, SB14. The Alabama Senate passed SB14, which would allow Alabamians to carry a loaded gun in their vehicles; but the Alabama House of Representatives would never act … Continued
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May 9, 2016

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

Shelby Defends Second Amendment Rights on Senate Floor

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 3, 2015 U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor defending the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Senator Shelby said the day after the terrorist attack on a Christmas Party in San Bernardino, California, “The tragic murders that … Continued
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December 8, 2015

Huckabee Campaigns Across Alabama

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 1, former Arkansas Governor and GOP Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee campaigned across Alabama with stops in Florence, Sylacauga, Selma, and Dothan. The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) spoke with Governor Huckabee in Sylacauga. APR: Russia is bombing targets in Syria and has warned that they might shoot down … Continued
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October 2, 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

Controversial Gun Rights Bill Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives voted on Tuesday, May 12, for gun rights bill, HB47. The bill was endorsed by the National Rifleman’s Association (NRA); but not all gun rights groups in Alabama are pleased with the legislation as passed out of the House. The pro-Second Amendment group, Alabama … Continued
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May 13, 2015