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.
The United States Supreme Court has held that ordinary, law-abiding citizens have a Second Amendment right to keep a gun at home for self-defense and to carry a handgun in public for self-protection. (District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008); New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v.
The purpose of the Alabama Firearm Bill of Sale is to provide a written record of a firearm transaction between a buyer and seller. It ensures that both parties have legal documentation of the transfer of ownership which can be crucial in the event of disputes or legal inquiries.
Can you carry a concealed handgun in a vehicle in Alabama? Yes. As of January 1, 2023, Alabama does not require a permit or license to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle.
It is unlawful to carry or possess any firearm in any vehicle or concealed on or about the person, except on one's land or in one's abode or fixed place of business, without a license.
Yes. A license is not needed for anyone legally entitled to carry a firearm to carry a pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser or other firearm on the person's land, or in their own home, fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission.
It is unlawful to possess any firearm or ammunition without a valid FOID.
General Information 1 Year Permit$20.00 5 Year Permit $100.00 Lifetime Permit (if over age 60) $150.00 Lifetime Permit (if under age 60) $300.00
You have to keep your gun out of sight. If someone can see your gun through your car window, that could be illegal. The law says it has to be hidden, usually in a locked container. If you are found guilty of carrying a gun openly in a public place, you could be charged under PC 26350.
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.