How buying a gun in Montgomery works
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Alabama law allows.
Alabama imposes no purchase permit, registration, or waiting period for firearms. At your dealer, a federal NICS check is conducted, and transfers are typically completed the same day. Federal age limits apply: 21 for handguns, 18 for rifles or shotguns. Orders ship to your chosen Alabama dealer, where you complete ATF Form 4473 and pay their transfer fee.
Dealers in these communities all work for Montgomery-area buyers:
- Wetumpka
- Pike Road
- Millbrook
- Prattville
- Tallassee
- Shorter
- Hope Hull
- Mathews
Carrying a gun in Montgomery County
Since January 2023, Alabama allows permitless concealed carry for adults legally eligible to possess a handgun, while open carry was already legal. The Montgomery County Sheriff issues concealed pistol permits, useful for reciprocity, vehicle carry, and eligibility proof. Restrictions apply in schools, courthouses, police facilities, athletic events, and posted private property. Lifetime permits are available in many counties; inquire with the sheriff’s office before applying.
Hunting near Montgomery
Alabama’s deer season is structured by zones with staggered dates to cover the rut statewide. Archery begins in October, and gun season typically runs from November into early February, one of the longest in the nation. Legal firearms include centerfire rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and handguns. Daily and seasonal bag limits apply, and feral hogs can be hunted year-round on private land with permission. Verify current regulations for your zone.
Montgomery falls within Alabama’s deer hunting zones, offering access to public lands like the Lowndes Wildlife Management Area for hunters seeking deer or feral hogs.
Shooters in Montgomery benefit from Alabama’s relaxed firearm laws, including permitless carry and no purchase permits, making it easier to acquire and carry firearms legally.
Public shooting ranges near Montgomery
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance. Passes, licenses and hours are the agency's; check before you go.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.