FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS ADVISORY
July 11, 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 TUSCALOOSA, BIRMINGHAM AND CLAY
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange today released public statements
about formal complaints received by his office concerning possible unlawful
prohibitions of firearms in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Clay. After reviewing and
investigating each complaint, where appropriate, 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.
Tuscaloosa Public Library
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the Tuscaloosa Public Library
failed to comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms. After the Attorney
General communicated with the Tuscaloosa Public Library, 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-2016-029-Public-Statements
City of Tuscaloosa
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City of Tuscaloosa failed
to comply with Alabama law because it tried to enforce upon Guns and Ammo LLC, a
municipal business ordinance regulating second hand or used goods. After the
Attorney General communicated with the City, the City justified enforcement of this
law as a “law of general application” which “does not regulate firearms.” The state law
regulating prohibition of firearms does not prevent “the enactment or enforcement of a
generally applicable zoning or business ordinance that includes firearms businesses
along with other businesses.” The Attorney General has determined that no further
action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2016-028-Public-Statements
501 Washington Avenue * Montgomery, AL 36104 * (334) 242-7300
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City of Birmingham
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City of Birmingham failed
to comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at Boutwell Auditorium
and Railroad Park. After the Attorney General communicated with the 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-2016-027-Public-Statements
City of Clay
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City of Clay failed to
comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at City Hall. After the
Attorney General communicated with the 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-2016-026-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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