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April 8, 2011, 12:52 AM | #1 | ||
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Alabama - Open Carry, Concealed Carry, The Military, Motorcycles and Me
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I am in the military and I am moving to Alabama on permanent assignment orders I am a resident of another state and my concealed carry permit will not be legal in Alabama. Alabama has quite strict laws dealing with permits. They do not issue non-resident permits and you must be a resident for six months before applying (I am not even sure I will become a resident). I discovered some curious things while doing research and was wondering if anyone who knew could give me some clarification. Curious thing number one. Alabama is supposed to be an open carry state where it is legal most places except where posted as not being allowed and it is not allowed "inside a vehicle". This letter from the AG attests to that: http://www.ago.state.al.us/oldopinions/8400205.pdf However the Madison County Sheriff's Department (the permit issuing organization) states: Quote:
http://www.co.madison.al.us/services...pistolfaq.html Questions on open carry: 1. Is the Madison County Sheriff's office incorrect? Is open carry allowed permit or not? 2. Does open carry of a pistol "on" a motorcycle count as carrying "in" a vehicle? This is more than semantics. I believe the reason for not having it inside a vehicle is that it would not be readily visible. On a motorcycle everyone would see it. Questions on concealed carry: The legal code states: Quote:
Concealed Carry Question: 3. Does the above appear valid? If not can you show why it is not? (I am not in the Air Force BTW.)
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April 8, 2011, 07:29 AM | #2 |
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Many states have the same provision for military "on duty". They generally interpret this as meaning that you are carrying in the normal course of your military duties - not just bringing your personal firearm with you when going to and from work. When I was a Navy Disbursing Officer, I would routinely strap on a .45 and go to the bank to get payroll money. This provision was my legal authorization to do so.
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April 8, 2011, 11:56 AM | #3 |
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Yes, I am aware of that but some like Georgia grant a blanket authorization to all military on duty or not. This one appears to authorize back and forth to duty. Clearly asking the police is a bad idea since they appear to be unaware of proper open carry laws. Since no one here seems to know I guess I will ask the DA office when I get there what their opine is.
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April 8, 2011, 01:04 PM | #4 |
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Why not call the JAG office in Alabama?
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April 8, 2011, 01:42 PM | #5 |
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There are several non resident permits you can get from other states which Alabama recognizes that will serve your purpose. Florida, New Hampshire, Virginia, Arizona, and Utah just to name a few.
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April 8, 2011, 02:16 PM | #6 | |
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I do know about that Yellowfin. I do know for a fact that Alabama does not recognize permits from Virginia resident or not. But I do know I don't want to spend the extra effort and $200 getting a Non-res Florida permit if I don't need one.
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But I appreciate the efforts.
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April 8, 2011, 07:54 PM | #7 | |
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I'm not sure if AL does this, but I know certain states view PCS'd active duty military to be "residents" of the state for the purposes of CCW laws and permits. In either case, it's worth looking into. But if all else fails, a FL non-res permit will cover you in AL.
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