Alabama passes law allowing permitless concealed carry

Published March 11, 2022 12:00am ET



People in Alabama can participate in concealed carry without background checks or permits starting next year, according to a new law.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 272 into law on Thursday, removing the state’s concealed carry permit requirement and becoming the 22nd state to remove such a firearms policy.

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