A bill that would reinstate permit requirements for carrying a pistol in Alabama was introduced last week by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, a move that would reverse the state’s current permitless carry law.
Singleton (D-Greensboro) filed Senate Bill 267, which would once again require individuals to obtain a permit to carry a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on their person. Alabama adopted constitutional carry in 2022, eliminating the permit requirement for most gun owners.
In a statement provided by the Alabama Senate Minority Caucus, Singleton said the change is intended to give law enforcement more tools to ensure firearms are being carried legally…