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Firearms are not required to be registered in Alabama
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Alabama has no law that requires gun owners to get a license for any type of firearm
More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Yes, Alabama has a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm.
Firearms dealers are required to perform background checks via NICS. Which means, they are required to reach out to the FBI before transferring the firearm to an individual. Alabama individually requires licensed firearm dealers to view the purchaser's identification before the transfer of a handgun. However, Alabama does not require its private sellers to conduct a background check before the transfer of the firearm.
You are not required to take a safety course in order to own a firearm in Alabama.