Reciprocity Guidelines for Alabama

September 30, 2015

The state of Alabama honors licenses that are issued by other states. It also honors non-resident permits released by the states that they honor.

Alabama Reciprocity

Section 13A­11­85. Reciprocity for licenses issued in other states.

Individuals who are not residents of Alabama and are holders of carry permits issued by other states shall be permitted to carry their firearms within the state. However, they should adhere to the laws of carrying implemented in Alabama.

The Attorney General of Alabama is allowed to agree to reciprocity with other states to be able to have their residents carry their firearms in the states they honor.