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must present a completed permit along with a check or
money order at the sheriff's office to receive a Pistol
Permit License.
Fill Out Your Application
Print
out a blank pistol permit application.
1.
Who may obtain a Pistol License?
Title 14 (Section 177) 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,
and is a suitable person to be licensed. Mike Hale is
the Sheriff of Jefferson County.
2.
Who may not obtain a pistol license? |
Contact:
Glenn Durough
Pistol Permit Investigator
(205) 325-5728
duroughr@jeffcosheriff.org
2200
Eighth Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203 |
There
are many people who cannot obtain a pistol license. Most
of these are prohibited because of certain state and Federal
Laws. All the Laws contained 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:
1. No person who has been convicted of committing or attempting
to commit a crime of violence;
2. No person who is a Drug Addict;
3. No person who is a habitual drunkard;
4. No person convicted of a felony;
5. No person discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable
conditions; No person who has been adjudged by a court as
mentally incompetent;
6. No citizen of the United States who has renounced his
citizenship
8. No person convicted of the Family Violence Act, even
though the charge maybe a misdemeanor;
9. No person illegally or unlawfully in the United States
10. No person who has been convicted of an offense involving
firearms;
11. No person who has been convicted of an offense involving
explosives
12. No person who is not deemed suitable or proper by the
Sheriff’s Department.
3.
What are the age requirements to obtain a pistol permit?
It is the policy of the department that a license will not
be issued to anyone under the age of 21.
4.
May a pistol License be revoked?
Yes, Title 14 (Section 177) of the State Law provides that
the Sheriff may revoke a license.
5.
Is the license valid in other counties?
Yes, Title 14 (Section 177) of the State Law says the license
is valid within all the counties of the state.
6.
How can a pistol license be renewed?
Bring this completed application to one our 3 satellites offices.
1. Sheriff's Headquarters 2200 8th Avenue North, Birmingham,
AL 35203.
2. Bessemer Sheriff’s Office 1826 2nd Avenue North,
Bessemer, AL 35020
3. Centerpoint Substation 2651 Centerpoint Road, Birmingham,
AL 35215
7.
What is the cost of a Pistol Permit?
$7.50
8.
Where do you obtain an application for a Pistol Permit?
1.Sheriff's Headquarters 2200 8th Avenue North, Birmingham,
AL 35203.
2. Bessemer Sheriff’s Office 1826 2nd Avenue North,
Bessemer, AL 35020
3. Centerpoint Substation 2651 Centerpoint Road, Birmingham,
AL 35215
9.
Will I be investigated if I make an application to the Jefferson
County Sheriff’s Department for a pistol License?
Yes, we will make an investigation
1. We will check to see if you have a previous arrest record.
2. You must list three references on your application and
give their telephone numbers.
3. We will make whatever investigation that is necessary.
10.
Office Hours are form 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday
The phone numbers are:
Downtown
Office – 325-5728
Centerpoint Office – 856-8800
Bessemer Office – 481-4201
Pistol
Permits - Reciprocity
In 2001, the State of Alabama passed legislation recognizing
handgun licenses issued by other states provided that state
would recognize Alabama's pistol license. This allows residents
of the State of Alabama who have a valid pistol permit to
carry their weapon in any of these states, and also authorizes
person from these state to carry a pistol in Alabama. The
agreement is often updated, so please review the latest list
by contacting the Attorney General's Office in Montgomery
at (334) 242-7300. You can also find the information posted
on the web at http://www.ago.state.al.us/ag_items.cfm?Issue=64
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