How many gun shops are in Alabama?

There are 2,338 firearms businesses in Alabama, including gun shops, ranges, gunsmiths, trainers, and sporting goods stores.

Where can I go shooting in Alabama?

Alabama has 177 shooting ranges and locations listed in our directory, including indoor ranges, outdoor ranges, and public land areas.

What can you hunt in Alabama?

Outstanding whitetail deer with longest seasons in America. Wild turkey—excellent populations. Wild hog (growing problem/opportunity). Waterfowl in Mobile Bay. Legendary quail plantation hunting tradition. Squirrel and rabbit heritage.

Alabama Gun Shops, Ranges & Gunsmiths

Firearms Law Profile

Constitutional Carry (2023)2A: A

Constitutional carry since January 2023. Castle Doctrine. No permit required to purchase. Law enforcement notification required during stops.

FFLs: 976

Ownership: 48.9%

Castle DoctrineYes

Stand Your GroundYes

State PreemptionYes

Red Flag / ERPONo

Waiting PeriodNone

Universal BGCNo

NFA ItemsYes

Assault Weapons BanNo

Magazine LimitNone

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Popular Disciplines

USPSA/IDPA3-GunSporting ClaysCowboy ActionPrecision RifleTrap & Skeet

CMP facility at Talladega Marksmanship Park (world-class). Traditional trap and skeet. Family hunting traditions multi-generational. Good WMA system. Rural character even near cities.

Business Types

2,340 total

Dealers599

dealer374

Manufacturers304

Pawnshops172

Ranges148

gun_business132

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About Alabama

Southern shooting tradition

Find FFLs, ranges, and gunsmiths from Birmingham to Mobile, Huntsville to Montgomery.

This directory connects you with 2,338+ firearms businesses, 177+ shooting locations, 655 upcoming events, and the Alabama firearms community.

"Heart of Dixie"—deep Southern gun culture. 3rd highest gun ownership rate (~55.5%). Military influence (Redstone Arsenal, Fort Novosel). Strong NRA membership.

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02 // HERITAGE

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Heritage & History

Alabama's firearms legacy

Alabama Firearms History: From the Selma Arsenal to Constitutional Carry

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Alabama sits at an intersection of Southern gun culture, Civil War industrial history, and active federal military investment that makes its firearms ...

03 // BROWSE

#03

Explore

Find what you need in Alabama

Firearms Directory

2,338 businesses

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Shooting Ranges

177+ locations

Indoor & outdoor

Events Calendar

Gun shows, matches, classes

655 upcoming

04 // SPORTS

#04

Hunting & Shooting Sports

Traditions, competitions, and opportunities

Hunting in Alabama

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Alabama runs one of the longest deer seasons in the country. The whitetail season typically opens in mid-October and runs through February 10 in most ...

Shooting Sports in Alabama

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Alabama has a functional competitive shooting infrastructure that doesn't get much national attention but consistently produces competitive shooters a...

05 // CITIES

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Alabama Cities

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Huntsville

106 businesses

Birmingham

59 businesses

Mobile

56 businesses

Montgomery

56 businesses

Dothan

44 businesses

Madison

35 businesses

Florence

28 businesses

Athens

28 businesses

Tuscaloosa

25 businesses

Prattville

25 businesses

Cullman

23 businesses

Decatur

23 businesses

06 // ACCESS

#06

Access & Getting Started

Public lands, ranges, and newcomer resources

Public Land & Range Access in Alabama

Public LandRangesWMA Access

1.2MPermit Holders

Alabama's public land picture is different from western states. There's no Bureau of Land Management presence worth mentioning -- BLM manages a neglig...

Getting Started in Alabama

Constitutional CarryCompetitionCarry LawsFFLs

Alabama is a functional state to buy your first firearm. No state-level waiting period, no handgun registry, no AWB, no magazine restrictions. What yo...

07 // EXPLORE

#07

Getting Started

Explore Alabama's firearms community

655

Find Events

Gun shows, competitions, training classes, and club shoots across Alabama.

Browse Events

177

Find a Range

Indoor ranges, outdoor clubs, and public land shooting areas with maps and directions.

Explore Ranges

2,338

Find Gun Shops

FFLs, gunsmiths, sporting goods stores, and firearms dealers across Alabama.

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08 // CULTURE

#08

Community & Culture

What makes Alabama unique

Alabama's Firearms Culture

Constitutional CarryStand Your GroundHuntingTraining

Alabama's gun culture isn't a recent development or a political stance -- it's a layer of the state's practical identity that goes back further than t...

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C&n Tactical

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Addison, AL

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Level 1 Long Range Hunting Course

Eufaula, AL

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Apr28

Seniors Tuesday Morning Rimfire Match

Birmingham, AL

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Apr28

Spring Percussion Showcase

Annapolis, AL

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State Handbook

Alabama Firearms History: From the Selma Arsenal to Constitutional Carry

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Alabama sits at an intersection of Southern gun culture, Civil War industrial history, and active federal military investment that makes its firearms story genuinely distinct from any other state in the South. This isn't just about high ownership rat

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Heart of Dixie shooters

"Heart of Dixie"—deep Southern gun culture. 3rd highest gun ownership rate (~55.5%). Military influence (Redstone Arsenal, Fort Novosel). Strong NRA membership.

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