Alabama Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

No.

Yes. As of January 1, 2023, any person who is legally entitled to possess a firearm can concealed carry.

Shall issue, with discretion.

Yes. Stun guns and Tasers are legal to purchase and possess without a permit in most of the state. However, ​a City Permit from the local police is required in the City of Mobile and stun guns and Tasers are not allowed to be possessed on school property, including storage in a vehicle on school property in the City of Montgomery.

[Mobile Code of Ordinances Sec. 62-23][Montgomery Code of Ordinances Sec. 18-114]

Yes. Alabama law prohibits the possession or sale of brass or steel teflon-coated handgun ammunition and other like ammunition designed to penetrate bullet-proof vests (armor piercing). This prohibition does not apply to the possession or sale of teflon-coated lead or brass ammunition designed to expand upon contact.

[Ala. Code § 13A-11-60]

Yes. As of January 1, 2023, Alabama does not require a permit or license to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle.

Yes, with an Alabama Pistol Permit or a permit from a state that Alabama honors, unless posted.

A public or private employer may not prohibit the transportation or storage of a lawfully possessed firearm in an employee’s privately owned motor vehicle while parked in a public or private parking area if the employee is a concealed handgun license holder. The firearm must be out of sight while the employee is attending the vehicle. While the vehicle is unattended, the firearm must be kept out of sight and locked within a compartment, container or in the interior of the vehicle, or in a compartment or container securely affixed to the vehicle.

[Ala. Code 13A-11-90]

Yes, with an Alabama Pistol Permit or a permit from a state that Alabama honors. Handguns only in state parks and WMAs.

[Ala. Admin. Code § 220-2-.08][Ala. DCNR Admin. Code § 220-5-.08(1)]

Yes. Any person who knowingly possesses a pistol or firearm concealed on or about his or her person or in a vehicle occupied by the person, and who is asked by a law enforcement officer operating in the line or scope of his or her official duties whether he or she is armed with a concealed pistol or firearm, shall immediately inform the law enforcement officer that the person is in possession of a pistol or firearm.

[Ala. Code § 3]

Yes. There is full state preemption of all gun laws in Alabama. Local authorities are only allowed to pass ordinances that regulate the discharge of firearms and to levy taxes.

[Ala. Code § 13A-11-61.3]

No, however the information is available for law enforcement.

No. Not mentioned in state statutes.

Not addressed in state statutes.

As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.

Yes. A permit is not required for a person who is at least 19 years old and legally entitled to carry a firearm to carry a pistol openly or concealed, on land under the person's control, abode or fixed place of business. 

[Ala. Code 13A-11-73(a)]

No. Private firearms transfers are not subject to a background check requirement, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions, including age restrictions, still apply. It is recommended that you retain any sales receipts to prove ownership of the gun.

No.

19 years old.

However, this does not apply to a transfer by inheritance of title to, but not possession of a pistol to a minor. There are certain instances where a minor can possess a firearm including:

• When on real property under the control of the minor's parent, legal guardian or grandparent;
• When attending a firearms safety course, target shooting at an established range or at organized competitions;
• While hunting or fishing pursuant to a valid license, if required;
• As a member of the armed services or National Guard; and
• While traveling by motor vehicle to any of the locations or activities listed above, with written permission to possess the pistol by his or her parent or legal guardian. The pistol must be unloaded, locked in a compartment or container that is in or affixed securely to the motor vehicle and is out of reach of the driver and any passenger in the motor vehicle.

[Ala. Code §§ 13A-11-57, 13A-11-76][Ala. Code §13A-11-72(f)]

Alabama doesn't issue permits to non-residents, except the county sheriff may issue a permit to active-duty military stationed in Alabama and their spouses.

New Permits and Renewals - Set by county sheriff, but generally $20 per year, so $100 for a 5-year permit.

Effective January 1, 2022, 1-year or 5-year permit fees will be determined by local law. If there is no law on the subject, $25 per year or $300 for lifetime, or $150 for lifetime if the applicant is over 60 years of age.

Active Duty Military Veterans/RetireesAny non-disability retirees from active duty military who meet the conditions for issuance of a pistol permit shall be eligible to obtain the pistol permit without paying a fee for the permit. Upon approval of the pistol permit application, the pistol permit shall be issued by the sheriff of the county in which the veteran resides upon presentation by the retired military veteran of the United States government issued Veteran Identification Card or a DD-214 Proof of Military Service form and sufficient proof that the person is a military retiree. The retired military veteran shall apply for renewal as required by law, but shall be eligible to obtain renewed pistol permits without paying a fee as long as he or she meets the conditions for renewal of the permit.

Applicant chooses between 1 to 5 years.

Check online for your county sheriff’s office. Some have applications available for download.

You will need to contact your county sheriff to obtain a new permit.

• Carry in bars/restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes.
• Carry in my vehicle without a permit/license? Yes.
• Carry in roadside rest areas? Yes.
• Carry in state/national parks, state/national forests and WMAs? Yes. Handguns only in state parks and WMAs.
• Carry in places of worship? There is no state statute prohibiting concealed carry in places of worship. However, since places of worship are private property, they may post signs prohibiting firearms.

There is a law in Alabama that prohibits people from wearing masks while loitering in public. However, the state’s attorney general said in April 2020, his office would not be enforcing that law during the pandemic.

[Ala. Code § 13A-11-9(a)]

Yes, with a valid concealed carry permit, provided the handgun is for your personal protection and is not used to hunt, take or to attempt to take wildlife except as otherwise provided by law or regulation. 

[Ala. Admin. Code Section 220-2-.10] 

Yes. No person shall willfully and knowingly prevent, obstruct, impede, disturb, or interfere with, or attempt to prevent, obstruct, impede, disturb, or interfere with any person in legally hunting or fishing pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the law of the State of Alabama.

[Ala. Code 9-11-270]