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Sheriffs want a database with all concealed carry permits

Monday the Alabama Sheriff’s Association announced their support for a bill that would create a statewide repository of information about concealed carry permits and would allow officers to check the validity of a concealed carry permit. House Bill 308 is sponsored by State Representative Shane Stringer (R-Mobile). “In the past 13 months, Alabamians have encountered … Continued
February 25, 2020

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
February 18, 2020

NRA supports streamlined concealed carry permits bill

Wednesday, State Senator Randy Price (R-Opelika) and State Representative Proncey Robertson (R-Mt. Hope) pre-filed a bill that would establish a cohesive and statewide management level process for administering and managing concealed weapons permits in the state of Alabama. The National Rifle Association has endorsed this legislation. “As retired police officer I know firsthand what law … Continued
January 23, 2020

Don’t let the next decade be like the last

The last decade should embarrass anyone living in Alabama.  Because by any measure that doesn’t include college football, the last 10 years have been a disaster for the working class people of this state.  To put it simply: The rent is up and the wages are down.  Corruption is at an all time high. Murder … Continued
December 31, 2019

Jeff Sessions announces Senate run

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday he will run for the Republican nomination for the Senate seat he held for over 20 years, but which is currently held by Doug Jones. Sessions said, “I’ve battled liberals my whole life. Let’s Go!” Sessions at his height was wildly popular, so much so that in 2014 … Continued
November 8, 2019

Colbert County Commissioner Jimmy Gardiner switches to Republican Party

Saturday, Colbert County Republican Party Chairman Phillip Green announced that the Colbert County Republican Executive Committee voted to accept Commissioner Jimmy Gardiner’s request to switch to the Grand Old Party at its meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019. Commissioner Gardiner has served Commission District 3 as a Democrat since 2008, but asked to qualify as … Continued
November 4, 2019

John Castorani announces candidacy for 1st Congressional District

Tuesday, John Castorani announced that he is running for Congress representing the First Congressional District. Castorani is a native of Fairhope. Castorani is a native Alabamian, a U.S. Army veteran, and a former Intelligence Officer. He said in a statement that he is a proven leader and conservative who believes in the United States Constitution … Continued
October 17, 2019

Demand for guns in Alabama spiked after El Paso mass shooting

There were renewed calls for new gun control legislation following the horrific mass shooting in El Paso, Texas that left 22 people dead. Alabamians responded to the tragedy by going to their gun store and buying more guns according to a recent analysis of state by state background check data. Following passage of the controversial … Continued
September 18, 2019