SB43 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jerry L. FieldingJ.T. WaggonerCam WardPaul Sanford

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

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

Summary

Alabama would shield firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured and kept inside Alabama from federal regulation under the Commerce Clause, with some specific exclusions.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the act would make Alabama-made firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition that remain in Alabama not subject to federal regulation or registration under interstate commerce. It also lists items that are not protected, such as certain firearms and ammunition (large bore, smokeless powder, exploding projectiles, and multi-projectile firearms). The law requires Alabama-made items to be stamped with 'Made in Alabama' on a central metal part and applies to items manufactured and retained in Alabama on or after October 1, 2013.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and businesses that manufacture firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition within Alabama and keep them there would be exempt from federal regulation for those in-state-made items.
• People who import basic materials or generic parts into Alabama to be used in Alabama-made firearms or accessories would not trigger federal regulation for those items.

Key Provisions

• Exempts firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured entirely in Alabama and retained within Alabama from federal regulation or registration under the Commerce Clause.
• Requires 'Made in Alabama' stamping on a central metallic part of Alabama-made firearms and lists four specific exemptions to protection (cannot be carried by one person, bore >1.5 inches with smokeless powder, exploding ammunition, and multi-projectile firearms).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Firearms