SB105 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Firearms, pistol permits, valid military id has same effect for purposes authorizing of carrying concealed

Summary

The bill lets a valid military identification card take the place of a pistol permit for carrying a concealed pistol in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It specifies that, for the purpose of carrying a concealed pistol, a military ID has the same effect as a pistol permit issued under existing law. This means military members with a valid ID can conceal-carry without a separate pistol permit. The change becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the governor.

Who It Affects

• Active duty, reserve, and honorably discharged veterans who have a valid military identification card and want to carry a concealed pistol.
• Law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts who enforce and interpret concealed carry laws, as they must recognize a valid military ID as equivalent to a pistol permit.

Key Provisions

• For purposes of carrying a concealed pistol, a valid military identification card has the same effect as a pistol permit issued pursuant to Section 13A-11-75, Code of Alabama 1975.
• This act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

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