In a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates, constitutional carry was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday.
The bill ends the requirement of law-abiding citizens to purchase a permit from county sheriff’s offices in order to legally carry a concealed firearm in the state of Alabama. Those who wish to obtain a pistol permit to legally possess a firearm out-of-state may continue to do so.
Sponsored by State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), the permitless carry legislation was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives late last month. A variation of Stringer’s legislation was passed by the Senate last week.
House and Senate lawmakers met in conference committee Thursday afternoon to hash out differences in each chamber’s version of the legislation, eventually reaching an agreement and sending the bill to Ivey’s desk.
In a statement, Ivey reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to defending Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights.
“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,” proclaimed Ivey. “I have always stood up for the rights of law abiding gunowners, and I am proud to do that again today.”
Our rino gov just like all lying politicans delivers NOTHING for the citizens of MD.. a state more aligned with marxism ideals.
I will be retiring anywhere but md.