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Coverage dated March 10, 2022

Alabama won't require background checks for concealed guns

Headline from Omaha World-Herald

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed handguns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit.

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  1. Fox5 Atlanta

    Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill to end concealed carry permit requirement (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Alabama is set to become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed guns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit. The new law takes effect Jan. 1.

  2. Omaha World-Herald

    Alabama won't require background checks for concealed guns (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed handguns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Alabama becomes the 22nd state to allow people to carry concealed guns without permit (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Jamiel Lynch and Aya Elamroussi, CNN People in Alabama will not be required to obtain a permit or undergo a background check to carry a concealed weapon beginning next year. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed Thursday legislation into law that removes the requirement for concealed carry permit — mak…

  4. Newsweek

    Gun owners can soon carry concealed weapons without permits in Alabama (opens Newsweek)

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    Alabama became the latest Republican-controlled state to pass "constitutional carry," a gun rights law that has law enforcement concerned.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Alabama passes law allowing permitless concealed carry (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    People in Alabama can participate in concealed carry without background checks or permits starting next year, according to a new law.

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