Pistol Permits

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The Shelby County Sheriff's Office follows the strict order of the law in the administration of pistol permits. These laws in their entirety may be reviewed with the Chapter 11, Article 3 Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons.

Certain states honor Alabama concealed weapons permits. Please view the Alabama Attorney General’s website for a listing of reciprocal states.

Office Hours for Pistol Permits

Applications for pistol permits may be made at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.  The Shelby County Sheriff's Office located at 380 McDow Road in Columbiana, Alabama and  is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Citizens may also apply for a pistol permit at the Sheriff's Office North Substation located at 19220 Highway 280, Birmingham, Alabama 35242 during the same hours.  

Forms

Print out a Pistol Permit Application Form (PDF) and mail it in with a check or money order for new permits and renewals. 

Permit Fee

There are 2 options:

The fee for a pistol permit good for 1 year is $20.

The fee for a pistol permit good for 5 years is $100.

Payment for a permit issued by Shelby County Sheriff's Office must be made directly to this office. Payment made online to any other business, such as the National Carry Association, is not valid.

Renewal Information

Pistol Permit renewals which are mailed in will be processed within two business days of receipt and not on the expiration date.  For example, if your pistol permit expires on September 1, 2023 and we receive and process on August 15, 2023, the new expiration date will be August 15, 2024 (assuming you purchased a one-year permit).   The same applies to renewals that are brought in-person to the Sheriff's Office.  They will be renewed on the date you come in, not on the expiration date. 

When renewing your permit by mail, a new application must be submitted with your payment.