Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Jefferson County. Birmingham emerged as a hub for iron and steel production, nestled in the southern Appalachian ridges with Red Mountain dividing the city from its southern suburbs. Orders ship to licensed FFL dealers throughout Jefferson County, from Bessemer to Trussville.
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 does not require a purchase permit, waiting period, or firearm registration. Dealers directly contact the federal NICS system for background checks. At the dealer, buyers complete ATF Form 4473 with a valid photo ID and can take the firearm once the check clears, adhering to federal age requirements of 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns. Online orders ship to the Alabama FFL of your choice. Alabama law enforcement also maintains a prohibited-person database to flag individuals who cannot legally possess firearms.
Dealers in these communities all work for Birmingham-area buyers:
As of January 1, 2023, Alabama no longer requires a concealed carry permit, allowing eligible adults to carry concealed without a license. The Jefferson County Sheriff still issues optional pistol permits under the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act, available in one-year, five-year, and lifetime terms. These permits are beneficial for reciprocity and certain employer requirements. The minimum age for a permit is 19, or 18 for service members and honorably discharged veterans. Posted private property, schools, and courthouses remain restricted areas, so always observe signage.
In Zones A, B, and C, covering much of north and central Alabama, archery deer season begins October 15 and extends to February 10. A special youth gun hunt occurs in mid-November, followed by gun or stalk hunting from November 21, 2026, to February 10, 2027. Zones D and E open earlier and close in late January. Legal firearms during gun season include centerfire rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and air rifles, with dog hunting permitted in designated areas. Always verify the current zone map and season table for your county before hunting.
Jefferson County falls within deer Zone C, where gun and stalk hunting runs from November 21 to February 10, following an archery opener in mid-October. The Cahaba River WMA range near Helena is the closest state range.
Oak Mountain and the Cahaba River corridor offer nearby public land, while hunters from Birmingham often lease timber tracts in Bibb, Chilton, and Tuscaloosa counties for Alabama's extended deer season.
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 from each city. Fees, passes and hours are the agency's.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Hoover, Bessemer, Vestavia Hills, Birmingham or anywhere in Jefferson County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Since January 1, 2023, eligible adults may carry concealed without a permit. The Jefferson County Sheriff still issues optional permits for reciprocity.
No. Alabama has no waiting period or purchase permit requirement. The dealer conducts the federal background check and completes the sale upon clearance.
Yes. Feral swine may be hunted year-round during daylight hours on private land with permission. Night hunting is allowed during specific periods with the appropriate license.
A G3c or an 856 revolver with a quick-access safe covers home defense; check the city's storage and transport ordinances.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Jefferson County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.