HB225 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured in this state, under Commerce Clause of U. S. Constitution exempt from federal regulation, Firearms Freedom Act

Summary

HB225 would shield Alabama-made firearms, accessories, and ammunition that are manufactured and kept entirely within Alabama from federal regulation, with certain exclusions.

What This Bill Does

The bill asserts that intrastate manufacturing and retention of guns and related parts fall under Alabama's authority and are not subject to federal regulation. It requires that Alabama-made items retain within the state and bans federal oversight for those items, while also including a stamp requirement for identification. It defines key terms and outlines what is exempt and what is not, including when the act would apply and when it would take effect.

Who It Affects

• Alabama-based manufacturers and sellers who produce firearms, accessories, or ammunition within Alabama and keep them there, who would be exempt from federal regulation for those items (and must stamp 'Made in Alabama' on a central part).

Key Provisions

• Defines terms used in the act, including borders of Alabama, firearm accessories, manufactured, and other related terms.
• Exempts from federal regulation firearms, accessories, and ammunition that are manufactured and retained within Alabama, with certain items excluded by the act.
• Allows imported firearm accessories that are subject to federal regulation to be used with Alabama-made firearms without subjecting the firearm itself to federal regulation.
• Not subject to the act: firearms that cannot be carried by one person; firearms with bore diameter >1.5 inches using smokeless powder; ammunition with explosive projectiles; firearms that discharge multiple projectiles with one trigger.
• Requires 'Made in Alabama' stamping on a central metallic part of the firearm.
• Apply to items manufactured and retained in Alabama on or after October 1, 2010.
• Effective date: first day of the third month following passage and approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Firearms