Alabama could join 11 other states that allow people to carry a concealed handgun in public without getting a special permit.
The Alabama Senate by a 25-8 vote approved the NRA-backed legislation to do away with the requirement for a permit to carry a handgun out of sight, such as in a car or under a jacket or in a purse. The bill now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives for consideration.
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