AL SB267

Beginning January 1, 2027, individuals must possess a valid carry permit to carry a pistol in a vehicle or on their person, reversing Alabama's current permitless carry law; violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor.

Exemptions from the permit requirement include carrying on one's own property, in one's residence, at a fixed place of business, or transporting an unloaded pistol locked in a container out of reach of vehicle occupants.

Previously issued concealed carry permits remain valid under their original terms; new concealed carry permits may not be issued or renewed after January 1, 2027, though lifetime carry permits continue to be available.

Permit fees remain set by local law, with defaults of $25 for one-year permits, $125 for five-year permits, and $300 for lifetime permits ($150 for applicants 60 or older); service members, veterans, and law enforcement officers are exempt from fees.

Employees storing a pistol in their private vehicle on employer property must now possess a valid carry permit, in addition to existing requirements about keeping the firearm secured and out of ordinary observation.