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Starting on Jan 1st, Alabama will allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a state permit that requires a background check.
And within hours crime rates will vanish.
— ???? WallCloud ???? (@WallCloud777) January 1, 2023
The law will end the requirement for a person to get a permit to legally carry a concealed handgun in public.
Starting today! You can legally have a concealed gun in public without a gun license or training in Georgia and Alabama as long as you aren’t a felon! pic.twitter.com/Z7UtztLTzn
— SAY CHEESE! ?? (@SaycheeseDGTL) January 1, 2023
People can still choose to get a permit if they want to.
As of midnight, you no longer have to have a permit to conceal carry a gun in Alabama or Georgia. pic.twitter.com/duEC62sxL4
— The_Smoking_Gnu (@IAMDINGSOC) January 1, 2023
“It’s going to be a big step to help the average law-abiding citizen to keep them from having to go through the hoops of getting a permit to carry their weapons, It’s not going change who can and cannot carry a gun. People that are prohibited now are still prohibited.” – Rep. Shane Stringer, the legislation’s sponsor
In the south on New Years we shoot guns…
In Alabama we fire weapons.
Sound like The Expendables out here letting off at midnight.
— StonedAlabamaHuman (@AUBZfoo) January 1, 2023
The Alabama Sheriffs Association had opposed the legislation. “Alabama sheriffs are clear on the law taking effect Jan. 1 and have adjusted accordingly,”
Starting today you can LEGALLY carry a concealed gun in public without a gun license or training in Georgia and Alabama.
(Does NOT apply if you're a felon)
BE SAFE THO— PREME (@allahpreme) January 1, 2023
This new law does not apply to Felons.
I might go buy a gun today! No permit needed in the state of Alabama anymore!
— Little Leatha (@leatha_anna) January 1, 2023
These KIDS were handed a sign by their parents to protest
At midnight tonight Alabama’s permitless gun law goes into effect. Law enforcement pleaded with the legislature and governor not to enact it as they worry it will put officers at greater risk and lead to even more loss of innocent lives. pic.twitter.com/wx1mt5GDdm
— Phillip Ensler (@EnslerPhillip) January 1, 2023
We can uphold the second amendment while also having common sense policies that make our communities safer for all. In the new year I resolve to do all that I can to keep our children and our community safe.
— Phillip Ensler (@EnslerPhillip) January 1, 2023
