Signed by Governor Kay Ivey

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the permitless carry of handguns.

Highlights:

• Repeals the requirement that individuals obtain a conceal carry permit and subsequent background check in order to legally carry a pistol or firearm in the state of Alabama (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits an individual from brandishing a weapon in public spaces and specifies a violation as a disorderly conduct charge and Class C misdemeanor (Sec. 1).

• Defines “brandishing” as the waving, flourishing, displaying, or holding of an item in a threatening manner, with or without verbal threat, or in a wanton or reckless manner (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits a public or private employer from restricting an individual from transporting or storing a lawfully possessed pistol or firearm in their private vehicle (Sec. 2).

• Requires that an individual who is stopped by law enforcement and knowingly possesses a legal pistol or firearm in their private vehicle immediately notify the law enforcement officer that they are in possession of a legal pistol or firearm (Sec. 3)

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the permitless carry of handguns.

Highlights:

• Repeals the requirement that individuals obtain a conceal carry permit and subsequent background check in order to legally carry a pistol or firearm in the state of Alabama (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits an individual from brandishing a weapon in public spaces and specifies a violation as a disorderly conduct charge and Class C misdemeanor (Sec. 1).

• Defines “brandishing” as the waving, flourishing, displaying, or holding of an item in a threatening manner, with or without verbal threat, or in a wanton or reckless manner (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits a public or private employer from restricting an individual from transporting or storing a lawfully possessed pistol or firearm in their private vehicle (Sec. 2).

• Requires that an individual who is stopped by law enforcement and knowingly possesses a legal pistol or firearm in their private vehicle immediately notify the law enforcement officer that they are in possession of a legal pistol or firearm (Sec. 3)

Full Bill Text