Bill allowing loaded handguns in vehicles without permit passes Alabama Senate
The Alabama Senate passed a bill today that would allow gun owners to carry and transport loaded handguns in their vehicle without a concealed carry permit.
Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, said his bill strengthens the Second Amendment rights of Alabama residents.
None of Alabama’s bordering states require a concealed carry permit for individuals to transport a loaded handgun in a vehicle, according to the senator.
The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
“No one is required to have a permit to keep a handgun in his or her house,” Allen said in a statement today. “The Castle Doctrine states vehicles are an extension of a person’s home. Therefore, adults should have the right to carry a pistol in their car without a permit.”
Currently, a concealed carry permit is required for a person to transport a loaded handgun. A background check and a fee is required to obtain the permit.
Somebody give Senator Gerald Allen an award. He deserves one for his bill that empowers all those in Alabama who believe in the Second Amendment. This will save lives.
Of course this bill has sparked a substantial amount of controversy. Some officials worry that having a loaded gun in the car would lead more frequent road rage cases. Oh, please. The only thing this will cause is the ability for people to defend themselves from the encroachment of crime.
Thousands will feel safer when they make their way home late at night because of this bill. Just one loaded gun in a vehicle can thwart an attack in a shady area.
Somebody give Senator Gerald Allen an award. He deserves one for his bill that empowers all those in Alabama who believe in the Second Amendment. This will save lives.
Of course this bill has sparked a substantial amount of controversy. Some officials worry that having a loaded gun in the car would lead more frequent road rage cases. Oh, please. The only thing this will cause is the ability for people to defend themselves from the encroachment of crime.
Thousands will feel safer when they make their way home late at night because of this bill. Just one loaded gun in a vehicle can thwart an attack in a shady area.
