Honestly surprised at how the southeast is still hanging on to government control like that. Even if the “have” to give you a permit, it’s still a permit i.e. permission from the state to exercise a right.
Alabama has an open carry bill in the legislature. We’re hoping this will be finally passed and signed this Fall.
http://www.thegunmag.com/grassroots-update-4/
Alabama: The Alabama legislature has adjourned. HB405, permitless carry, has passed the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee by a voice vote. SB308, the lifetime carry permit bill, has now passed the legislature. It has the fee at $300 and is on its way to Gov. Kay Ivey.