Īlabama may issue a license, either qualified or unlimited, to applicants who are residents of the county in which they apply, who do not have any disqualifying criminal convictions, who are suitable persons, and who have good reason to fear injury to their person or property or have any other proper reason for carrying a handgun.
#CODE OF VA 18.2 283 LICENSE#
State holds that a person on foot needs no license or permit to openly carry a handgun, a license is required in a vehicle, and a license is required to carry a concealed handgun. Carrying a handgun on premises that are not owned or under the control of the possessor is prohibited unless the person has a valid concealed handgun license. Carrying a handgun in a vehicle, whether open or concealed, requires a license. Open carry on foot is generally allowed without a license, withstanding other applicable laws. State administrative agencies have regulations restricting or prohibiting firearms in state parks, state forests, recreation areas, offices of the Department of Human Resources, domestic violence shelters, youth detention facilities, wildlife management areas, refuges, and sanctuaries, and licensed family and group day care and other child care facilities. Firearms are prohibited on the premises of public schools only by persons with intent to do bodily harm. įirearms are prohibited from certain places, including demonstrations.
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Private sales of handguns and long guns are legal and no background check is required however, it is unlawful to sell a firearm to a prohibited person. Licensed dealers must keep a record of every handgun sold, including the purchaser's signature and particular information about the firearm being sold. Licensed dealers are required to process background checks through the FBI prior to completing a sale. The only firearms known to be prohibited are those disguised as walking canes. §13A-11-63, to allow civilian ownership of short-barrel rifles and short-barrel shotguns, as allowed by federal law. Bob Riley signed House Bill 2 into law as Act 2010-496 amending Ala. The handgun preemption statute reads "he entire subject matter of handguns is reserved to the State Legislature." With regards to firearms other than handguns, localities may regulate the discharge of firearms and levy taxes. The State preempts local regulation of handguns. The Constitution of Alabama provides that every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the State.