SB14 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Firearms, possession of does not constitute disorderly conduct, possession of in a vehicle or on certain property authorized under certain conditions, exception, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd.

Summary

SB14 would let people carry a pistol in more places without a license and says lawful firearm carrying alone is not disorderly conduct.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends state law to state that lawfully carrying a firearm under certain conditions does not, by itself, constitute disorderly conduct. It allows a person to carry a pistol without a license on property under their control, in their vehicle, in their dwelling, in their fixed place of business, and on the property or vehicle of another with consent. It also restricts minors under 18 from possessing a pistol in most places, allowing possession only on land under the minor's control, in their dwelling, or in their place of business. It preserves the existing permit framework but outlines specific permitting rules, background checks, and confidentiality provisions, and notes the bill is exempt from Amendment 621’s local-funding requirements due to exceptions.

Who It Affects

• Adults and others legally allowed to possess a pistol who would be able to carry in more locations without a license (e.g., on their own property, in their vehicle, in their dwelling or fixed place of business, or on property/vehicles of others with consent).
• Minors under 18, who would remain restricted from possessing a pistol on their person or in any vehicle except in limited circumstances (on land under their control, in their abode, or in their place of business).

Key Provisions

• Amends 13A-11-7 to state that lawful carrying of a firearm, in itself, is not a violation of disorderly conduct and creates a rebuttable presumption that carrying a visible pistol in public is not a violation.
• Amends 13A-11-73 to allow carrying a pistol without a permit in certain places (land under control, abode, fixed place of business, and with consent on property or in a vehicle of another), and to permit an unloaded pistol in a locked container in a vehicle if the person is legally permitted to possess it but does not have a permit.
• Maintains restrictions for carrying without a license in general, but expands contexts where a permit may not be required, and imposes age restrictions by prohibiting under-18 possession except in specified locations.
• Amends 13A-11-74 and 13A-11-75 to outline permit processes (sheriff-issued permits within 30 days, statewide validity, renewal, revocation with written justification, and appeal rights), background checks including federal checks, confidentiality of permit holder information (with limited public data), and related administrative requirements.
• Adds constitutional Amendment 621-related language clarifying that the bill is exempt from local-funding vote requirements because it defines a new or amended crime or is covered by exceptions.

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