Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation that would do away with the current requirement for a person to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public.
Updated: 7:28 PM CST Feb 9, 2021
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Show Transcript SEALED CARRY A HANDGUN IN ALABAMA. RIGHT NOW YOU DO BUT A LAWMAKER IS TRYING TO CHANGE THAT. REPORTER: THE SECOND AMENDMENT SAYS THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED TESTIMONY AST RIGHT MANY ALABAMANS HOLD DEAR. STATE SENATOR ALLEN SAID HAVING TO APPLY FOR AND PURCHASE A PERMIT INFRINGES ON THAT FREEDOM. YOU SHOULDN T HAVE TO PURCHASE A PERMIT TO FULFILL YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT. REPORTER: HE SPONSORED THAT BILL THAT WOULD MEAN NOT HAVING TO HAVE A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT TO CARRY YOUR GUN OUTSIDE THE HOME. BUT HE DOESN T WANT TO DO AWAY WITH THE PERMIT ALTOGETHER SAYING MORE SHOULD STILL GET IT. THAT WAY YOU CAN CARRY IT OUTSIDE THE STATE. IF YOU TRAVEL A LOT YOU HAVE A PERMIT TO SHOW YOU VE BEEN THROUGH THE FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK. HIS PROBLEM IS WITH THE $20 A YEAR FEE. YOU SHOULDN T BE REQUIRED TO PAY AN ANNUAL PERMIT FEE TO CARRY. IT DOESN T SAY ANYTHING A