SB14 Summary

• Amends Alabama disorderly conduct law to clarify that lawfully carrying a visible, holstered, or secured firearm in a public place does not constitute disorderly conduct.

• Authorizes persons legally permitted to possess a pistol to carry an unloaded pistol in a locked compartment or container in their motor vehicle without a concealed pistol permit.

• Expands firearm possession exceptions to include carrying on real property under one's own control, including one's own vehicle, in one's abode, fixed place of business, on another's property with consent, or in another's vehicle with consent, without requiring a permit.

• Maintains existing concealed pistol permit requirements and process, with sheriffs issuing permits within 30 days of complete application, valid for 1-5 years as requested.

• Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from intentionally or knowingly possessing a pistol on their person or in any vehicle, except on property under their control, in their abode, or in their place of business.