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Firearms in Birmingham, AL (2026)

1 verified firearms rules for Birmingham, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Local Firearms Preemption

Birmingham cannot enact local firearm ordinances — Alabama Code Section 13A-11-61.3 gives the Legislature complete control over firearm and ammunition regulation and policy, expressly stripping municipalities of home-rule authority over guns. Carry, purchase, and possession rules are uniform statewide.

Birmingham Firearm Rules: Alabama State Law Preempts Local Ordinances

Few Restrictions

Looking for Jefferson County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Birmingham city rules.

Firearms in Jefferson County