Alabama Governor Riley signed a bill into law making Short Barreled Riffles and Shotguns legal to own. The law was signed on 4/14/2010 and becomes effective on 7/5/2010. If you have a NFA Gun Trust, there is nothing you need to do, to be able to purchase these items after 7/5/2010.
This also means if you are going to travel to Alabama, you can use a Form 20 to bring your SBR or SBS to Alabama after the law goes into effect.
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.
Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.
In Alabama you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act
Machine GunsIn Alabama you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.
Silencers
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS) (After 7/5/10)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR) (After 7/5/10)
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS) (Before 7/5/10)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR) (Before 7/5/10)
Follow this link to find out more about Alabama and NFA restrictions on Class 3 Firearms
Updated 4/22/2010 SBR/SBR made legal in Alabama under act 2010-496 effective (After 7/5/10)
