Laws & Policies
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As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point about Alabama firearm laws, please visit the following website and note Section 13A-11-75 and Regulation 2009-SP-1 (Rule No. 220-5-.08). www.ago.alabama.gov/issue/Alabama_Weapon_Law.pdf Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. |
Did You Know?
The First attempt from Selma to Montgomery on March 7, 1965 ended in what became known as "Bloody Sunday"; the Second march on March 11, 1965 went to the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge where the marchers prayed and turned around; and the Third march on March 21, 1965 ended successfully at the State Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.