Legislation that'll forgo handgun permits advances
The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation ending the requirement for a person to get a permit in order to carry a concealed handgun in public.
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The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation ending the requirement for a person to get a permit in order to carry a concealed handgun in public.
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved legislation ending the requirement for a person to get a permit in order to carry a concealed handgun in public.
Permits provide an extra safety net to get guns off the street
Supporters said the bill would be an affirmation of constitutional rights in Alabama, while opponents said it would endanger public safety.
Sheriff Matt Gentry says the issue is simply about the ability of law abiding citizens to protect themselves.