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Alabama

AL
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (18+)
Open Carry
Yes, no permit
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Alabama is a shall-issue state with strong preemption. Permitless carry took effect January 1, 2023 for residents 18+.

  • •Permitless (18+) — Adults 18 and older can carry concealed without a permit. Alabama is one of the few states that lowered the age below 21.
  • •Yes, no permit (Open Carry) — You can openly carry a handgun or long gun without any license or registration.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the required federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Only the state legislature can pass firearm laws. Cities and counties cannot enact their own gun restrictions.
  • •No Red Flag Law — Alabama has no mechanism for courts to temporarily remove firearms based on risk petitions.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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