Alabama Law Enforcement: Kill Senate Bill

Senate Bill 24 Eliminates Conceal Carry Requirements

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Senate Bill 24 would make it possible for anybody to carry a concealed weapon in Alabama, no permit, no background check required

but law enforcement enforcement officials are up in arms over the proposal calling it a bad idea all the way around.

“It’s bad legislation. The Chiefs of Police, the Sheriff’s Association, the DA’s, the State Troopers, everybody in law enforcement, the County Commission,

everybody in this state is against this bill.”

Sheriff Taylor says the bill would eliminate a tool officers use to catch the bad guys.

The proposal would repeal eight sections of the firearms code that currently requires a permit.

It would also allow concealed weapons at demonstrations, inside court and public safety buildings

“When we come across people who have guns if they’re a good guy we leave the gun with them. If they’re a bad guy we take the gun away from them but if this bill passes we will leave guns with everybody and that’s a bad idea. It doesn‘t make sense and the common sense thing is to leave the law as it is.”

Situated in a rare position opposite gun enthusiasts , the law enforcement community says it’s not a second amendment issue.

“I’m a big 2nd Amendment supporter. I support the right for all citizens if they are legally able to do so that they’re not convicted felons, that they’re not out to do harm to my community. I want them to have a gun. I want them to carry that gun but I also want them to get it permitted so that we know that they are the good guy,” said Chief Ray Smith.

Sheriff Taylor “All the Sheriffs are for the 2nd Amendment, everyone of us. The difference is this bill in our opinion is not a 2nd Amendment issue. It’s a public safety issue.”

With support from heavy hitters like the NRA, the bill is expected to pass the Senate as early as next week but law enforcement are hoping they have enough lawmakers on their side to kill it in the House.

Robbie Watson WLTZ First News.