National Carry AcademyOpen Carry Laws for Alabama
October 1, 2015
The state of Alabama allows open carrying. The places that are “off limits” as listed in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section above is applicable for open carriers. Carrying a firearm in a vehicle is allowed as long as there is a valid permit to carry. To learn more about carrying a firearm in a vehicle, see the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without an Alabama Permit” section above.
State and local authorities are not allowed to pass laws and ordinances to prohibit open carrying. If such ordinances exist, they are considered void. Carriers, on the other hand, must leave a property when asked by the owner to do so. Refusal to leave may result in Criminal Trespass. Open carry requires an individual to be at least 18 years of age.
13A117. Carrying openly on a public place is not a violation of the law. Some states do not allow open carrying even for those who are permit holders. To understand better the laws on open carrying for different states, visit the website at www.opencarry.org or search the keywords “Alabama Open Carry” on Google for more information. You may also check the “Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Alabama AG” section below for open carry opinions and court decisions.
§13A117. An individual should not be prohibited by the sheriff from obtaining a carry permit for the purpose of carrying a firearm that is not concealed or not kept in a vehicle.
Open Carry Laws for Alabama
October 1, 2015
The state of Alabama allows open carrying. The places that are “off limits” as listed in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section above is applicable for open carriers. Carrying a firearm in a vehicle is allowed as long as there is a valid permit to carry. To learn more about carrying a firearm in a vehicle, see the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without an Alabama Permit” section above.
State and local authorities are not allowed to pass laws and ordinances to prohibit open carrying. If such ordinances exist, they are considered void. Carriers, on the other hand, must leave a property when asked by the owner to do so. Refusal to leave may result in Criminal Trespass. Open carry requires an individual to be at least 18 years of age.
13A117. Carrying openly on a public place is not a violation of the law. Some states do not allow open carrying even for those who are permit holders. To understand better the laws on open carrying for different states, visit the website at www.opencarry.org or search the keywords “Alabama Open Carry” on Google for more information. You may also check the “Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Alabama AG” section below for open carry opinions and court decisions.
§13A117. An individual should not be prohibited by the sheriff from obtaining a carry permit for the purpose of carrying a firearm that is not concealed or not kept in a vehicle.