To get your CCW permit in Alabama all you need is a clean record and to go to the local Sheriff's office. The price is $20.00 and they perform a background check. There's no certification or instruction needed. There is no open carry in Alabama unless you're a LEO or Military on-duty.

http://www.ago.alabama.gov/issue/Alabama_Weapon_Law.pdf

Thank you, cidah. Your information is very helpful. Al

Did you check to see if the "reciprocal" laws apply?Al recognizes several states CCW permits.








Duh? should have checked the date stamp first.

Thanks, exmil; Any and all info gratefully appreciated. Al

actually AL does have a open carry law, its legal till you get into a car.
http://opencarry.org/al.html
and thanks to Congress, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. States that retired LEO's will be guaranteed the right to protect themselves, as the rest of us will have to jump hoops and beg premission.

Redwolf; There are so many hoops to jump through in order to comply with that act that many retired Cops, myself included, don't even bother to try. I retired from a Georgia agency and went to work for Brink's as a driver trainer. After 3 years Brink's transferred me to Boston. I now work for the New Hampshire Dept of Safety in the Division of Emergency Services. In order for me to qualify under the act I have to get the Chief of my old departmen to sign off on it. I can't get by that rule since the Chief won't sign off unless I go back south twice a year and qualify with the agency. I fire more times than that but it doesn't count.