SB323 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

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

Summary

The Alabama Firearms Freedom Act would shield firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured and kept in Alabama from federal regulation under interstate commerce rules.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the law would treat guns and related items made and kept entirely within Alabama as not subject to federal regulation. It defines what counts as a firearm, accessory, or part, requires items to be made from basic materials in-state, and to bear a 'Made in Alabama' stamp on a central part. It also lists certain items that are excluded from this protection and sets an effective date for when the law would apply to items manufactured under it.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and Alabama-based makers or sellers who manufacture and keep firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition entirely within Alabama, who would thus be exempt from federal regulation for those in-state items (subject to the act's conditions).
• Federal regulators and actors outside Alabama (including out-of-state manufacturers, importers, and buyers of items that cross state lines), who would not be protected by the act and would remain subject to federal regulation for items not meeting the in-state manufacturing/retention criteria or for items that travel interstate.

Key Provisions

• Exempts from federal regulation under the Commerce Clause firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured and retained within Alabama.
• Requires in-state manufactured items to be produced from basic materials, without significant parts imported from another state, and to bear the words 'Made in Alabama' stamped on a central metallic part (like a receiver or frame).
• Provides definitions for terms such as 'BORDERS OF ALABAMA,' 'FIREARM ACCESSORIES,' 'GENERIC AND INSIGNIFICANT PARTS,' and 'MANUFACTURED' to clarify what is included.
• Lists exclusions from protection (Section 5), including firearms that cannot be carried by one person, large-bore firearms over 1.5 inches diameter using smokeless powder, ammunition with exploding projectiles, and multi-projectile firing devices.

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