The defendant being tried under the provisions of Section 13A-11-50 may give evidence that at the time of carrying the weapon concealed, he had good reason to apprehend an attack, which the jury may consider in mitigation of the punishment or in justification of the offense.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety.
Article 3 - Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons.
Division 1 - General Provisions.
Section 13A-11-50 - Carrying Concealed Weapons.
Section 13A-11-51 - Evidence of Apprehension of Attack May Mitigate Punishment, Etc.
Section 13A-11-52 - Carrying Pistol on Private Property; Who May Carry Pistol.
Section 13A-11-53 - Brass Knuckles and Slingshots.
Section 13A-11-54 - Carrying Rifle or Shotgun Walking Cane.
Section 13A-11-55 - Indictment for Carrying Weapons Unlawfully; Proof.
Section 13A-11-56 - Using Firearms While Fighting in Public Place.
Section 13A-11-57 - Selling, etc., Pistol or Bowie Knife to Minor.
Section 13A-11-58.1 - Improper Transfer of Firearm or Weapon; Providing False Information to Dealer.
Section 13A-11-61.1 - Discharging Into a School Bus or School Building.
Section 13A-11-61.2 - Possession of Firearms in Certain Places.
Section 13A-11-61.3 - Regulation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Firearm Accessories.