Caution - New Alabama Gun Laws now in effect

Rickey Stokes

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Posted by: RStokes
Date: Sep 02 2015 8:11 AM

Caution - New Alabama Gun Laws now in effect.

Here's a list of the new laws:

• A minor is now allowed to carry a pistol (with the permission of a parent or legal guardian who is permitted to carry a weapon) for use in a firearm or hunter safety course or firing range; for organized competition with a non-profit group; or for hunting where permitted with a parent or guardian; in Armed Services or National Armed; and in self-defense at own residence


• The following offenders are now prohibited from possessing a firearm: anyone convicted of committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence; those convicted on a misdemeanor domestic violence offense; anyone with an order of protection against them; or anyone of unsound mind (also see immediately below).


• Probate judges must now report to law enforcement every person they involuntarily commit for mental illness. A person who has lost the right to obtain a firearm for mental health reasons under the new law can appeal and have that right reinstated.


• Judges must now report to law enforcement anyone found not guilty for mental disease or defect.


• Alabama law already prohibits a person from carrying a firearm into a facility posted with guards and barriers and signs, but there was no penalty for doing so. Now, the offense is considered a Class C misdemeanor.


• Employees can now keep a firearm in their privately-owned vehicle while parked or operated in a public or private parking area.

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