Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Mobile County. Mobile sits at the head of Mobile Bay where five rivers empty into the delta, a port city of about 185,000 built on shipbuilding, aerospace and the container terminal. Firearms ship to licensed FFL dealers throughout Mobile County.
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 requires no purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. Your dealer runs the federal NICS check and the transfer usually finishes in the same visit. Federal age limits govern a dealer sale: 21 for a handgun, 18 for a rifle or shotgun. Alabama repealed its pistol permit requirement for carry in 2023 and added nothing on the purchase side. Orders from us ship to the Alabama dealer you name, and you complete ATF Form 4473 there and pay that dealer's transfer fee.
Dealers in these communities all work for Mobile-area buyers:
Alabama has allowed permitless concealed carry since January 2023 for adults who may lawfully possess a handgun, and open carry was already lawful. The Mobile County Sheriff still issues the concealed pistol permit, which remains useful for reciprocity in other states, for carrying in a vehicle without further questions, and as proof of eligibility. Schools, courthouses, police facilities, athletic events and posted private property are restricted. Many counties offer a lifetime permit, so ask the sheriff's office what is available before you apply.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources divides Alabama into deer zones with staggered dates so the rut is covered across the state. Archery opens in October, and the gun season generally runs from November into early February, one of the longest in the country, with dog hunting allowed in designated areas. Centerfire rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns and archery gear are legal for deer. Bag limits are counted per day and per season, and feral hogs may be taken year round on private land with permission. Check the current regulations for your zone.
Mobile County opens onto the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, one of the largest river deltas in the country and a serious duck, deer and hog destination with extensive public water. Alabama's long gun season runs into February, and the delta wildlife management areas set their own dates.
Waterfowl in the delta and offshore fishing out of Dauphin Island set the rhythm of the year here, and salt air means local shooters take corrosion resistance seriously when they pick a finish.
The ranges below are run by or officially listed by a state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest in the states we cover. Most ask for a hunting licence, a range permit or a small day fee, and hours move with the season, so check the agency page before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forest and U.S. Forest Service public range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Gauge: 12 Gauge | Capacity: 5
Gauge: 20 Gauge | Capacity: 5
Gauge: 12 Gauge | Capacity: 2
Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington | Capacity: 5
Caliber: .270 Winchester | Capacity: 5
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield | Capacity: 4
Caliber: 7.62x51 NATO, .308 Win | Capacity: 10
Caliber: .350 Legend | Capacity: 4
Caliber: .450 Bushmaster | Capacity: 3
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Prichard, Saraland, Theodore, Mobile or anywhere in Mobile County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. There is no purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. The federal background check at your dealer is the only requirement.
No. Alabama has allowed permitless concealed carry since January 2023. The Mobile County Sheriff still issues a permit, which is worth holding for travel to other states.
It is one of the longest in the country, typically running from November into early February depending on your zone. Check the current ADCNR regulations for the dates that apply.
Federal rules require nontoxic shot and a plug limiting the shotgun to three shells, plus a federal duck stamp and your state licence. A 12 gauge with a three-inch chamber and an improved modified choke covers most ducks and geese.
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 Mobile County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.