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Penalties for Violation of State Law-Alabama

In Alabama, individuals in possession of a sawed off, or short barreled, shotgun or rifle is in violation of state law, and faces charges of a class C felony.  Possession of a firearm with permit carries a potential penalty of no more than six months of hard labor for the county, with a fine of no more than $500.00.  Possession of a weapon by individual while in attendance or participation in public demonstration, or within 1,000 feet, is illegal and punishable by a misdemeanor.

Purchase of handguns is restricted to individuals over the age of eighteen that are in sound state of mind and not legally restricted from weapons possession, violations and convictions carry fines of at least $50.00 up to no more than $500.00.  Altering, changing, or erasing any identifying marking on a firearm is a Class C felony.  It is punishable as a Class B felony if done in connection with another crime.


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