FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
March 23, 2017
For More Information, contact:
Mike Lewis (334) 353-2199
Steven T. Marshall
Joy Patterson (334) 242-7491
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Alabama Attorney General
AG MARSHALL REVIEWS COMPLAINTS OF
VIOLATIONS OF ALABAMA GUN LAWS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Steven T. Marshall today released public
statements about formal complaints received by his office concerning possible unlawful
prohibitions of firearms by four entities in Jefferson County. After reviewing and
investigating each complaint, where appropriate, the Attorney General’s Office worked
with the public entity to achieve compliance with state law.
The results of the Attorney General’s investigations are summarized below, along with
links to his determinations.
City of Homewood
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the City of Homewood failed
to comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at both the Homewood
Public Library and the Homewood Community Center. After the Attorney General
communicated with the City, the signs prohibiting firearms were removed. Because the
signs are removed, the Attorney General has determined that no further action is
required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-003-Public-Statements
City of Birmingham
The Attorney General’s Office received a complaint that the City of Birmingham failed
to comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the Birmingham Zoo.
After the Attorney General communicated with the City, the signs prohibiting firearms
were removed. Because the signs are removed, the Attorney General has determined
that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-004-Public-Statements
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Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that the Housing Authority of the
Birmingham District (“HABD”) participates in a gun buyback program. An
investigation by the Attorney General’s office determined that HABD is not currently
participating in a gun buyback program and does not intend to participate in a gun
buyback program or event in the future. Because HABD is compliant with Alabama
law, the Attorney General has determined no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-005-Public-Statements
City of Bessemer
The Attorney General’s Office received a complaint that the City of Bessemer failed to
comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at City Hall. After the
Attorney General communicated with the City, the signs prohibiting firearms were
removed. Because the signs are removed, the Attorney General has determined that no
further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-006-Public-Statements
More detailed information for each of these cases and others can be found on the AG’s
web site:
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/Page-Firearms-Alabama-Public-Statements-13A-11-61-3
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