Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran expresses strong opposition to a proposed “constitutional carry” bill that would eliminate permit requirements for carrying concealed handguns. During a recent commission meeting, Cochran warned that this legislative change could undermine public safety, highlighting that in 2021, 700 concealed weapons permit applications were denied in Mobile County due to criminal history concerns.
In contrast, Rep. Shane Stringer, who sponsors the bill, argues that removing permit fees would not pose a threat to law enforcement and would ease financial burdens on gun owners. As the tension between those advocating for gun rights and law enforcement escalates, commissioners will vote on a resolution opposing the bill at their meeting on December 28, adding urgency to what is already a contentious issue ahead of the legislative session in Montgomery.
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