Code of Alabama
Division 2 - Pistols.
Section 13A-11-71 - Committing Crime When Armed; Evidence of Intent.

THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-133 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING.
If any person shall commit or attempt to commit a crime of violence when armed with a pistol, he may, in addition to the punishment provided for the crime, be punished also as provided by this division. In the trial of a person for committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence, the fact that he was armed with a pistol and had no license to carry the same shall be prima facie evidence of his intention to commit said crime of violence.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 13A - Criminal Code.

Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety.

Article 3 - Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons.

Division 2 - Pistols.

Section 13A-11-70 - Definitions.

Section 13A-11-71 - Committing Crime When Armed; Evidence of Intent.

Section 13A-11-72 - Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Pistol.

Section 13A-11-72.1 - (Effective Upon the Implementation of Act 2021-246) Certain Convictions to Be Reported for Entry Into the State Firearms Prohibited Person Database; Court Costs.

Section 13A-11-73 - Permit to Carry Pistol in Vehicle or Concealed on Person - Required; Possession of Unloaded Pistol in Motor Vehicle.

Section 13A-11-74 - License to Carry Pistol in Vehicle or Concealed on Person - Exceptions.

Section 13A-11-75 - (Effective Until the Implementation of Act 2021-246) Permit to Carry Pistol in Vehicle or Concealed on Person - Issuance; Fee; Revocation; Release of Information.

Section 13A-11-75.1 - Pistol Permit for Retired Military Personnel.

Section 13A-11-76 - Delivery to Minors, Habitual Drunkards, Etc.

Section 13A-11-77 - Sales Regulated; Application for Purchase.

Section 13A-11-78 - Dealers' Licenses - Required.

Section 13A-11-79 - Dealers' Licenses - Issuance; Conditions; Display; Fees.

Section 13A-11-80 - Loans Secured by Deposit, etc., of Pistol Prohibited; Certain Transfers Prohibited.

Section 13A-11-81 - False Information in Applications for Licenses, Purchases, Etc.

Section 13A-11-83 - Antique Pistols.

Section 13A-11-84 - Penalties; Seizure and Disposition of Pistols Involved in Violations of Certain Sections.

Section 13A-11-85 - Reciprocity for Licenses Issued in Other States.