PISTOL PERMITS:

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.
2. Who may not obtain a pistol license?
   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
7. No person convicted of the Family Violence Act, even though the charge maybe a misdemeanor;
8. No person illegally or unlawfully in the United States
9. No person who has been convicted of an offense involving firearms;
10. No person who has been convicted of an offense involving explosives
11. 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. (persons over the age of 19, may apply and will be considered on an individual basis subject to approved by the sheriff.)
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 your current license to the Dale County Sheriff’s Office. If your license has been expired for more than 60 days, you will have to re-apply for your license. The background check will take up to 48 hours.
7. What is the cost of a Pistol Permit?
   $10.00 dollars (Cash or Check)
8. Where do you obtain an application for a Pistol Permit?
   Sheriff's Office, 100 Court Square, Ozark, AL 36360 or you may download an application below
9. Will I be investigated if I make an application to the Dale County Sheriff’s Department for a pistol License?
   Yes, we will make an investigation, and will check to see if you have a previous arrest record.
10. Office Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
    The phone numbers is: Dale County Sheriff’s Office – 774-2335

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 states to carry a pistol in Alabama. 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

Pistol Permit - Application