FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS ADVISORY
March 18, 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 AT PARK, SENIOR CENTERS IN ABBEVILLE, EVA
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange today released public statements about formal
complaints received by his office concerning possible unlawful prohibitions of firearms by a park
and senior centers in Abbeville and Eva. 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.
City of Abbeville
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City of Abbeville failed to comply with
Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the Abbeville Senior Center. 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-2016-010-Public-Statements
Town of Eva
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the Town of Eva failed to comply with
Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the Shorty Ryan Park and Eva Senior Center. After
the Attorney General communicated with the Town, 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-2016-009-Public-Statements
More detailed information for each case 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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