Etowah County Sheriff's Office - Alabama

Welcome! This is an official application for a pistol permit with the Etowah County Sheriff's Office. You must completely and accurately fill-out this application to be considered for a permit. Any falsification of the information within this application will result in the refusal of this application for a pistol permit.

Alabama State Code provides that the Sheriff of a county shall issue a qualified or unlimited license to a person residing in the county, and is a suitable person to be licensed.

The Sheriff’s Office will issue or deny a Pistol License Application within 30 days of receipt of a completed application.

Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:


Previous Names/Aliases: (Please list all previous names/aliases inc. maiden name and marital names where applicable)

Previous Last Name Previous First Name Previous Middle Name City Where Changed State Court File #

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: (or other State Issued ID)


Information Related To Your Birth:



Demographic Information:


feet inches

Telephone Number: (###-###-####)


Email:


Please Create A Password: (you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)


Password Information: In order to comply with CJIS standards we have employed the use of a password complexity monitor. As you enter your password, we will display an indicator of complexity. You will only be able to submit passwords that are sufficiently complex as to be considered 'safe' by CJIS standards. The visual indicator will turn Blue or Green to indicate that your password is safe.

Important: CJIS requires we maintain a strict password policy and system of checks. As such, we check the following items as you enter your new password:
  • The password must be a minimum length of eight (8) characters on all systems
  • The password must not be a dictionary word
  • The password must not be the same as your email address
  • The password must not be a proper name

Current Residence Address: (this may be different than your mailing address)


Present Mailing Address: (if different from residence address)


Spouse Residence Address:


Select Your Application Type:



Total Fee:

$0

I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSIFICATION OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE REFUSAL OF MY APPLICATION FOR A PISTOL PERMIT AND POSSIBLE PROSECUTION. CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW AND STATE LAW ON THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS AND FIREARMS DIFFER.

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Application Qualification Questions:

Are you currently under indictment for a felony arrest or have you ever been convicted for a felony offense?

Are you currently under a misdemeanor domestic violence arrest or have you ever been convicted for a misdemeanor domestic violence offense?

Do you suffer from mental illness or are mentally incompetent or have you ever been committed to a mental institution by a court?


I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSIFICATION OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE REFUSAL OF MY APPLICATION FOR A PISTOL PERMIT AND POSSIBLE PROSECUTION. CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW AND STATE LAW ON THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS AND FIREARMS DIFFER.

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I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSIFICATION OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE REFUSAL OF MY APPLICATION FOR A PISTOL PERMIT AND POSSIBLE PROSECUTION. CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW AND STATE LAW ON THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS AND FIREARMS DIFFER.

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You Must Select An Appointment: your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout


To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below
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  • Your Appointment Choice Is:

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You Must Select An Appointment: your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout


To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below
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  • Your Appointment Choice Is:

None Selected