Alabama Concealed Carry Laws
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Laws change without notice. This summary reflects our best understanding of current Alabama law but may not reflect recent legislative changes, court rulings, or local ordinances. Always verify current law with an attorney or official state source before carrying a firearm. This is not legal advice.
Permit & Carry Requirements
Alabama is a constitutional carry state, meaning no permit is required for eligible persons 19 and older to carry a concealed firearm. Open carry is also permitted without a permit. Alabama still issues a voluntary Pistol Permit through county sheriffs, which remains valuable for interstate reciprocity when traveling to other states.
Reciprocity
Alabama honors concealed carry permits from all other states that recognize Alabama permits. The Alabama Pistol Permit is widely recognized across the country due to Alabama's broad reciprocity agreements. Always verify current reciprocity before traveling, as agreements can change without notice.
Prohibited Locations
In Alabama, carry is prohibited in police stations, sheriff's offices, correctional facilities, courthouses, district attorney offices, meetings of government bodies, athletic events not related to firearms, facilities serving alcohol for on-premises consumption, and secondary schools. Private property owners may post their premises against carry.
NFA Items in Alabama
Alabama permits federally-registered NFA items including suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. All NFA items require ATF approval and registration. The $200 NFA tax stamp for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs was eliminated effective January 1, 2026, reducing the cost of NFA item acquisition.
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