Alabama became state #22 to enact constitutional carry, or permitless carry, which removes the need for residents to obtain a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm.
“Unlike states who are doing everything in their power to make it harder for law-abiding citizens, Alabama is reaffirming our commitment to defending our Second Amendment rights,” Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said in a statement after signing the bill into law on Thursday. “I have always stood up for the rights of law-abiding gun owners, and I am proud to do that again today.”
Here in Alabama, we dare defend our rights. And we will ALWAYS defend the right of Alabamians to keep and bear arms. Alabama Free. Alabama Strong. https://t.co/UvWD6FI3Ii
— Kay Ivey (@kayiveyforgov) March 10, 2022
Permitless carry does not allow prohibited persons from carrying firearms, as some believe. If a felon is found with a concealed firearm, they will still be arrested for illegal possession of that firearm.
