Gun Laws

Alabama Firearm information

Firearm information

Yes. Under Alabama Code Section 13A-11-85, Alabama will recognize any valid out of state permit. 

In Alabama, a person may apply for a concealed handgun permit to the Sheriff of the county in which they reside.  Source:ALA. CODE § 13A-11-75 (1975)


Gun Reciprocity Law

NON-RESIDENCE LICENSES 
Alabama issues concealed handgun licenses only to residents of Alabama, through the sheriff of their county of residence. Currently, Alabama does not issue carry conceal permits to out of state residents. 


OTHER STATES 
Firearm laws can be complex. It is the responsibility of each person holding an Alabama carry conceal permit to check with the state/jurisdiction they are traveling to in order to determine whether that state/jurisdiction honors Alabama’s permit and whether there are any restrictions or conditions imposed on persons carrying firearms with out-of-state permits there. 
Permit holders are reminded that while carrying a valid concealed handgun in another state, they are bound by that state's law concerning concealed handguns. A permit or license holder from another state shall carry their handgun in compliance with the laws of Alabama while they are in this state.