FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS ADVISORY
September 27, 2016
For More Information, contact:
Luther Strange
Mike Lewis (334) 353-2199
Alabama Attorney General
Joy Patterson (334) 242-7491
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AG STRANGE REVIEWS COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATIONS OF ALABAMA
GUN LAWS IN BLOUNT, CULLMAN, ETOWAH AND MADISON COUNTIES
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange today released public statements about
formal complaints received by his office concerning possible unlawful prohibitions of firearms
in Blount, Cullman, Etowah and Madison counties. After reviewing and investigating each
complaint, the Attorney General’s Office worked with the public entity to achieve compliance
with state law.
The results of the Attorney General’s investigations are summarized below, along with links to
his determinations.
Blount County
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the Town of Snead failed to comply
with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at Snead Town Hall, Snead Public Park and
the Senior Citizens Center. After the Attorney General communicated with the Town of Snead,
the signs prohibiting firearms were removed. Because the signs are removed, the Attorney
General has determined that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2016-037-Public-Statements
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the Town of Blountsville failed to
comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the Blountsville Utility Board. After
the Attorney General communicated with the Town of Blountsville, the signs prohibiting
firearms were removed. Because the signs are removed, the Attorney General has determined
that no further action is necessary.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2016-033-Public-Statements
Cullman County
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the Town of Baileyton failed to
comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at Baileyton Town Hall. After the
Attorney General’s Office communicated with the Town of Baileyton, the signs prohibiting
firearms were removed. Because the signs are removed, the Attorney General has determined
that no further action is necessary.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2016-035-Public-Statements
501 Washington Avenue * Montgomery, AL 36104 * (334) 242-7300
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Etowah County
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that Rainbow City failed to comply with
Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at Rainbow City Recreation Center, and Rainbow
City Community Center and Library. After the Attorney General’s Office communicated with
Rainbow City, the signs prohibiting firearms were removed. Because the signs are removed, the
Attorney General has determined that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2016-034-Public-Statements
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City of Southside failed to comply
with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the Southside Community Center and the
City of Southside Library. After the Attorney General’s Office communicated with the City of
Southside, the signs prohibiting firearms were removed from the City of Southside Library. It
was determined that the Southside Community Center is permitted to prohibit the possession
of firearms because it is not open to the public without reservation. The Attorney General’s
Office has determined that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2016-041-Public-Statements
Madison County
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City of Huntsville failed to comply
with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the Optimist Recreation Center. After the
Attorney General’s office communicated with the City of Huntsville, the signs prohibiting
firearms were removed. Because the signs are removed, the Attorney General has determined
that no further action is necessary.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2016-038-Public-Statements
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City of Huntsville failed to comply
with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the Davidson Center for the Arts. After the
Attorney General’s Office communicated with the City of Huntsville, it was determined that the
Davidson Center for the Arts meets the requirements under state law to prohibit the possession
of firearms. The Attorney General’s Office has determined that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2016-036-Public-Statements
More detailed information for each of these cases and others can be found on the AG’s web site:
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/Page-Firearms-Alabama-Public-Statements-13A-11-61-3
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