Fayette County Sheriff's Office

113 1st Ave NW Fayette, AL 35555

 
 
 

Pistol Permits
 

UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION SECOND AMENDMENT

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
 

ALABAMA STATE LAWS PERTAINING TO PISTOL LICENSES

Title 14 (Section 174) of the Alabama State Code says CERTAIN PERSONS ARE FORBIDDEN TO POSSESS A PISTOL;

  1. No person who has been convicted in this State or elsewhere of committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence shall own a pistol or have one in his possession or under his control. (violation of this section is punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years. (Section 186 of the 1967 Supplement).
  2. No person who is a drug addict or a habitual drunkard shall own a pistol or have one in his possession or under his control. (Violation of this section is punishable by imprisonment of any term less than one year, or a fine of not more than $500.00 or both. (Section 186 of the 1967 Supplement.

Who may obtain a pistol license?

 

ANSWER: Title 13A-11-75 of the Alabama State Code provides that the Sheriff of a county may issue a qualified or unlimited license to a person residing in the county, provided the person has a good reason to fear injury to his person or property, or has any other proper reason for carrying a pistol, and is a suitable person to be licensed.

 
 

FEDERAL LAW PERTAINING TO GUNS

 

According to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of October 22, 1968, the following people may not possess a firearm. "Any person who has been convicted by a court of the United States or a state or any political subdivision thereof of a felony;

Any person who has been discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable conditions:

Any person who has been adjudged by a court of the United States of a state or any political subdivision thereof of being mentally incompetent;

Any person having been a citizen of the United States who has renounced his citizenship;

Any person being alien or illegally or unlawfully in the United States. A violation of the above may result in a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than two years, or both."
 

Who may not obtain a pistol license?

 

ANSWER: There are many people who may not obtain a pistol license. Most of these people are prohibited because of certain state and federal laws. All the laws concerned in this question are contained in the Alabama State Code and in the Gun Control Act of 1968. The people who cannot obtain a pistol license are as follows:

No person who has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence. (See the definitions section of this booklet for a list of crimes of violence).
No person who is a drug addict.
No person who is a habitual drunkard.
No person who is a convicted felon.
No person discharged from the military services under dishonorable conditions.
No person who has been adjudged by a court as mentally incompetent.
No person who has renounced his citizenship of the United States.
No person who is an alien.
No person who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.
No person who has been convicted of an offense involving firearms. (Even though the offense is a misdemeanor according to Title VII of the Gun Control Act of 1968 regarding definition of "felony").
No person who is not deemed suitable or proper by the Sheriff’s Office.
 

What are the age requirements to obtain a pistol license?

 

ANSWER: The state law provides the Sheriff with discretionary authority and it is the policy of the office that a license will not be issued to anyone under the age of 19.
 

May a pistol license be revoked?

 

ANSWER: Yes, Title 14 (Section 177) of the State Law provides that the Sheriff may revoke a license

 
 

May I carry a pistol in my vehicle in Fayette County, Alabama without a license?

 

ANSWER: No, you may not. It is illegal to carry a pistol in a vehicle in Alabama without a license except under the following conditions:

A person permitted by law to possess a pistol may, without a license, carry a pistol which is not loaded and is in a secure wrapper in a vehicle from the place of purchase to his home or place of business.
A person permitted by law to possess a pistol may, without a license, carry a pistol which is not loaded and is in a secure wrapper in a vehicle to and from his home or business to a place of repair.
A person permitted by law to possess a pistol may, without a license, carry a pistol which is not loaded and is in a secure wrapper in a vehicle when moving from one place of abode or business to another.
 

Does a pistol license have to be renewed?

 

ANSWER: Yes, Title 14(Section 177) of the Alabama State Code states that a pistol license is valid for only one year from date of issue and must be renewed. Otherwise, the license expires.
 

How much does a pistol license cost?

 

ANSWER: $20.00 per year.
 

I have a pistol which I keep only at home. Is it necessary for me to purchase a pistol license?

 

ANSWER: Certainly not. You may keep the pistol in your home and on your private property without a pistol license.
 

Could I be arrested and prosecuted if I give any false information in order to obtain a pistol license?

 

ANSWER: Yes, Alabama State Code, Title 14 (Section 183) says no person shall give false information or offer false evidence of his identity in order to apply for a pistol license. Such a violation is punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years.
 

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