Alabama –Effective date for Permitless Carry: January 1, 2023 Any person 19 years of age or older who can legally possess a firearm under State and Federal Law can carry a handgun openly or concealed in the State of Alabama without a permit. Anyone with a valid permit issued by another state can carry at 18.
The law states that anyone 19-years of age or older (18-years-old for active, retired or honorably discharged veterans or law enforcement officers), who is not prohibited by state or federal law, may carry a handgun in the state of Alabama without a permit, background check or safety training.
How long does the application process take? The Sheriff's Office will issue or deny a Pistol License Application within 30 days of receipt of a completed application.
CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT 1 year ($20.00) or 5 year ($125.00) or Lifetime.
Simply put, under Alabama law, you must have a permit to carry a concealed pistol on your person, in a public place, or to carry a pistol, concealed or not, in your vehicle. The first requirement to obtain a pistol permit, from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, is that you must reside in Montgomery County.
Steps To Get A Alabama Concealed Carry Permit. Obtain the application form from your local county sheriff. Some counties have a permit application that can be downloaded from their website. Some counties such as Elmore County and Jefferson County have online permitting systems.
Pistol Permit You must be 19 years old or older, unless you are active military. You may apply online. Once your application is complete, you will receive a call from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office when the application is available for pickup. New applicants may receive a permit for 1 or 5 years ($20 or $100).
Once your application has been successfully submitted, approval can take up to 30 days.
It is generally a crime in Maryland to carry or transport a handgun in public without a license. It is permissible under Montgomery County law, however, for an unlicensed person to carry a firearm in the following circumstances: On one's own property. On private property with the permission of the owner.