Alabama Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Alabama Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Alabama gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Alabama can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Alabama State Constitution

That the great, general and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, we declare… That every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state.

Alabama Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 26: Right to bear arms

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

That all political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit; and that, therefore, they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to change their form of government in such manner as they may deem expedient.

Alabama Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 2: People source of power

That the citizens have a right, in a peaceable manner, to assemble together for the common good, and to apply to those invested with the power of government for redress of grievances or other purposes, by petition, address, or remonstrance.

Alabama Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 25: Right to peaceably assemble and petition for redress of grievances, etc.

That the sole object and only legitimate end of government is to protect the citizen in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and when the government assumes other functions it is usurpation and oppression.

Alabama Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 35: Objective of government

Alabama Gun Laws

Alabama Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Alabama Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Alabama Pistol Permits (Source: Alabama Sheriffs Association)
Alabama Firearm Information (Source: Alabama Attorney General)

Alabama Hunting Rules & Regulations

Hunting License Overview (Source: Alabama Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)
Hunting License Description & Fees (Source: eRegulations.com)
Hunting License Purchase Portal (Source: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)
Hunter Education (Source: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)

Alabama Shooting Ranges

Public Shooting Ranges (Source: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Alabama Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Alabama NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Alabama NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Alabama "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Alabama State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Alabama State Rifle & Pistol Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Bama Carry (GOA-Affiliated)
Alabama Defenders
Alabama Chapter Safari Club International (SCI-Affiliated)
Alabama Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Alabama Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Alabama NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Alabama Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Alabama Gun Shows and FFLs

Alabama Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Alabama Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
Alabama FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Alabama's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Alabama Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Alabama Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Alabama Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Alabama State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Alabama State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Alabama Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Alabama Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Alabama State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Alabama State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Alabama (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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