FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
May 17, 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 STATE
GUN LAWS IN MONTGOMERY, LAMAR AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Steven T. Marshall today released public
statements about formal complaints received by his office concerning possible unlawful
prohibitions of firearms by entities in Montgomery, Lamar and Jefferson counties. 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.
Montgomery County
The Attorney General’s Office reviewed a complaint that Montgomery County failed to
comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at Wayne Enzor Park. After
the Attorney General communicated with the County, the signs prohibiting firearms
were removed. Because the County is compliant with Alabama law, the Attorney
General has determined that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-012-Public-Statements
City of Sulligent
The Attorney General’s Office received a complaint that the City of Sulligent, in Lamar
County, failed to comply with Alabama law because of a sign that appeared to prohibit
firearms at the Sulligent City Park, which is adjacent to school property. After the
Attorney General communicated with the City, the signs were clarified to indicate that
the firearm prohibition applied to school property. Because the City of Sulligent is
compliant with Alabama law, the Attorney General has determined that no further
action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-011-Public-Statements
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City of Homewood
The Attorney General’s Office received a complaint that the City of Homewood failed
to comply with Alabama law because it prohibited firearms at the City Hall. After the
Attorney General communicated with the City, the signs were replaced. The new signs
indicate weapons are prohibited when the City Council is in session, which is compliant
with state law. Because the City is compliant with Alabama law, the Attorney General
has determined that no further action is required.
http://www.ago.alabama.gov/File-Firearms-2017-010-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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