permitless carry
NRA endorses Gov. Kay Ivey
The NRA praised her support of the permitless carry bill that passed a month ago.
Alabama governor signs permitless carry bill into law
Supporters claim the bill's passage as a victory for Second Amendment rights, while critics warn it will rob law enforcement of an important tool.
House rejects Senate’s amended permitless carry bill
The bill now moves to a conference committee for the two houses to attempt to resolve their differences.
Alabama Senate passes permitless pistol carry bill
The Senate passed a changed version of a bill approved by the House last week, so the House will now have to concur with the changed version before it could become law.
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I will continue to carry a handgun and will do so legally whatever that requirement may be.
Alabama House passes permitless carry
Critics say the permits provide an extra safety net to get guns off the street and discover other illegal activity.
Alabama House committee approves bill to allow concealed carry without permit
Law enforcement officials opposed the bill, which they say would place officers' lives at risk.
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.
Alabama Senate committee OKs bill to allow concealed carry without a permit
The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Tuscaloosa, now moves to the Senate for consideration.