Pistol Permits
Pistol Permits
The State of Alabama recognizes concealed carry pistol licenses or permits issued by other states; however, the carrier must observe all applicable laws while in Alabama. (SEE THE BELOW LIST). Also, a person may carry or transport a long gun (rifle or shotgun) without a permit. A person may lawfully transport a firearm, including a handgun, from one state in which they are legal to possess to another state without a permit as required under Alabama law, provided the following conditions are met:
- The firearm is unloaded.
- Neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle.
- In the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver's compartment, the firearm and ammunition shall be in a locked container other than the glove box or console. Title 18 U.S.C, section 926A
Under Alabama law, no person convicted in this state or elsewhere of a "crime of violence" may own or possess a pistol. Section 13A-11-72. Crimes of violence are defined as murder, manslaughter, rape, assault, robbery, burglary, and kidnapping. No person addicted to drugs or habitually intoxicated may own or possess a pistol. Section 13A-11-72. Any person in violation of Alabama's pistol laws may be arrested and upon conviction, subjected to a term of imprisonment of not more than one year and a fine of not more than $500, or both. The pistol will be seized and may be forfeited by court order.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION
- Ensure all requested information is filled in completely and accurately; failure to do so may result in delays or denial of the application.
- All lines that request an address MUST have city, state, and zip code to be considered complete.
- All applications must be turned in personally in order to receive the pistol permit.
Pistol Permit applications may also be obtained at the Chilton County Sheriff's Office located at 500 2nd Ave North Clanton, Alabama.
This application is for a general class non-restrictive concealed carry permit. It covers concealed carry of a handgun and does not require the licensee to carry a specific firearm.
You may use the following option to submit your pistol permit application:
Please read the following before applying for a permit:
- You can only apply for a permit in the county where you live; therefore you must be a resident of Chilton County before you can apply for a permit with this office.
- You are not required to have a permit for the State of Alabama as of January, 2023.
- You can come to the Sheriff's Office Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to obtain a pistol permit.
- You must be 19 years of age or older to apply for a permit.
- You must appear in person to pick up a permit, a renewal notice will be mailed in the month of expiration.
- Permits can be issued for one year, five years, or lifetime.
- The Sheriff's Office accepts currency, debit/credit cards or checks.
- Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement/Retired L.E. can be issued a FREE pistol permit with a paper copy of the DD 214 letter.
Concealed Carry Firearms Permits Information Disclosure Policy:
It is the policy of the Chilton County Sheriff's Office to maintain the privacy of all individuals who hold a concealed carry firearms permit issued by the Sheriff of Chilton County. Records concerning information on concealed carry firearms permits are considered confidential and are not released to the public.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION
We are open Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Permits can only be issued in office.
- The question regarding being charged or convicted of any crime DOES include traffic tickets. While it is not required for you to list each one separately, or to have specific years, failure to disclose this information may be grounds for denial of the application.
- "OTHER NAMES" is intended for use for prior last names. Please include any LEGAL names you have used for identification.
- The question "Has your license ever been revoked?" refers to a pistol license, not a driver's license.
The question regarding being charged or convicted of any crime DOES include traffic tickets. While it is not required for you to list each one separately, or to have specific years, failure to disclose this information may be grounds for denial of the application.
When listing phone numbers, one of the blanks may be used for a cell phone number if that is the best way to reach the applicant.
Click here to download an application.
Permit Fees
| 1 Year $25.25 |
5 Year $105.25 |
Lifetime 19-59 yrs. $305.25 |
Lifetime 60 yrs. & Older $155.25 |
Click here to visit the Alabama Attorney General's Website for more information.
Click here to visit the ATF page for more information.
Pistol Permits ALABAMA RECIPROCAL PISTOL PERMIT (CONCEALED CARRY) AGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING STATES:
| Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia |
Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana |
Michigan Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota |
Oklahoma South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah West Virginia Wyoming |