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Permits provide an extra safety net to get guns off the street

Under the proposed law, any law-abiding adult legally eligible to obtain a carry permit could carry a handgun without first having to obtain government permission. Alabama residents would still be able to acquire a concealed carry permit in order to carry in states that maintain CCDW reciprocity with Alabama.

Both bills are priorities for the House GOP caucus, and both have drawn strong opposition.

Both bills are priorities for the House GOP caucus, and both have drawn strong opposition.

The Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee has passed the HB 272 version of Constitutional Carry. It will now be voted on by the House.

Under the proposed law, any law-abiding adult legally eligible to obtain a carry permit could carry a handgun without first having to obtain government permission. Alabama residents would still be able to acquire a concealed carry permit in order to carry in states that maintain CCDW reciprocity with Alabama.

The bill would end most legal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon in Alabama, and led to a contentious debate.

The bill would end most legal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon in Alabama, and led to a contentious debate.

The bill would end most legal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon in Alabama, and led to a contentious debate.

Supporters said the bill would be an affirmation of constitutional rights in Alabama, while opponents said it would endanger public safety.