Thread: Conceal Carry Permit

Does anyone know the procedure for obtaining an Alabama Conceal carry premit ? I have a have a valid permit for VA . Thanks for the info .

Are you an Alabama resident? If so, just go down to your local sheriff's office grab an application. Take it home fill it out and get your references to sign it then take it back and pay a fee(mine was $35 but it depends on the county I think) and presto you have a CC license.

Just saw that VA resident is not honored by Alabama. Florida non resident is, and it is very easy to obtain. I have one and it covers a couple of states that my LA resident didn't. Have a MS resident now and believe it covers a couple more than the FL non resident.

An Alabama pistol permit is not valid in Virginia. Also, I assume you are driving to Virginia and in that case South Carolina does not honor Alabama CCL's either. You will need to secure the weapon when traveling through states that do not honor Alabama CCL's in a manner deemed suitable by that state. Generally, the weapon will need to be unloaded and locked out of the drivers reach and the ammo will have to be in a different yet secure area as well. Best to check the states requirements though.

Looking at the Virginia laws on CCL's it looks as if you have to show proof of completing a firearms training course but it does say a hunter education/safety course is acceptable from another state which I assume you have taken. I would suggest calling the Sheriff's office (I think the permits are actually issued by the clerk of the circuit court) in the county you are planning to visit in Virginia and see what you might be able to work out. If you are planning to spend a significant amount of time in Virginia and have a justifiable reason for needing a CCL the local authority will probably be willing to work with you on a temporary permit.

Good Luck!

Utah permit is honored(reciprocal) by Alabama....although I did read somewhere... if it wasn't my resident state, it wasn't....I still have it when I come there, most of the time I am in Florida anyway that is reciprocal with Ohio....I wish they would allow all to be good for the whole nation with extensive back ground check, like I went through for my out of state Utah permit

Originally Posted by ironman172

I wish they would allow all to be good for the whole nation with extensive back ground check, like I went through for my out of state Utah permit

The only problem with that is some states require the completion of a course that involves both classroom and field training. As for background checks, I think every state requires one before issuing a CCL. However, the background checks are not going to stop someone from carrying a firearm. If a criminal wants to carry a firearm he/she is not going to care if it is legal or not.

In my opinion, everyone should be required to complete a firearm safety course with classroom training on concealed carry. Don't get me wrong I hate government getting in my way but the problem is some people get permits who have no business carrying a firearm. Some type of "training" (better yet education) on the laws, weapon safety, and more importantly how and when to exercise lethal force safely and effectively should be required before a permit is issued.

Originally Posted by Dick

Some type of "training" (better yet education) on the laws, weapon safety, and more importantly how and when to exercise lethal force safely and effectively should be required before a permit is issued.

True dat. Even a 4 hour class hitting those areas would make for a safer carrying population.

If you reside in Mobile County, the Sherriff’s pistol permit info with a link to the application form is:

Pistol Permit » Mobile County Sheriff's Office

If you reside in Baldwin County, the Sherriff’s pistol permit info posted on their website is:
HOW DO I GET A PISTOL PERMIT?
First time pistol permit holders should complete a pistol permit application, and bring to an office in Bay Minette, Fairhope, or Foley for processing. The permits cost is $30 and for senior citizens age 65 or over, the cost is $20. Cash, check, money order, or cashier's checks are accepted.
For renewal of existing permit holders, you can come by one of the above mentioned offices or mail your check, money order, cashier's check, for renewal to the following address, along with your expired permit. Permits are to be renewed annually:
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
310 Hand Ave.
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Application: http://www.sheriffofbaldwin.com/file...rmitApplic.pdf

Originally Posted by Dick

The only problem with that is some states require the completion of a course that involves both classroom and field training. As for background checks, I think every state requires one before issuing a CCL. However, the background checks are not going to stop someone from carrying a firearm. If a criminal wants to carry a firearm he/she is not going to care if it is legal or not.

In my opinion, everyone should be required to complete a firearm safety course with classroom training on concealed carry. Don't get me wrong I hate government getting in my way but the problem is some people get permits who have no business carrying a firearm. Some type of "training" (better yet education) on the laws, weapon safety, and more importantly how and when to exercise lethal force safely and effectively should be required before a permit is issued.

ours is a 12hr course, 10 class room and 2hr shooting...I think in Florida if you have a hunting license you can get a permit....doesn't seem the same to me, but who am I to question it....and learned a lot in the classroom too!!!

and hope and Pray I never need to use it either....but the way the country is getting ....well I pray I never need to

as much as i agree on the training class my experience in the required course in florida for a concealed permit was a joke. Go to the gun show and pay 50 dollars . Sit in a room that by fire safety would prob have a max cap of 30 ,squeeze in 75 people. Next an instructor uses a rubber handgun to tell you some rules, laws, and tips as most people pay zero attention. Hours later here is a test it has 20 questions and the answers are written on the board so if your too stupid to look up and see that it has 1 thru 20 listed with the a,b,c,or d answer than you dont deserve a permit lol. Next follow me a block down the street where we will single file a line and one at a time you will not load not cock not anything but be handed a loaded revolver and pull the trigger one time down range. CONGRATS you have just earned your state required cert to get a concealed permit.