There is a lot of confusion regarding CCW permits and reciprocity out there these days. You can thank most of it on your State lawmakers who convolute the whole process in an attempt to pacify those who don't want it at all, and give the dog a bone to those who do. I've been licensed in 4 different states and am a CCW Instructor in two. So I have seen this from the Grass Roots all the way up. We fought tooth and nail for over 4 years to get ANYTHING passed in New Mexcio, and what we ended up with was a long cry from perfect, but it was a STARTING point. Now, on to business. Your Alabama permit states that so there's no confusion as to where in the State it's good. Your permits are issued by the Sheriff, but they are honored ANYWHERE in the State as long as you're legal (i.e NO bars or Government buildings, ect). There are a number of States that honor other States permits (aka reciprocity). There are only a few States with Universal Reciprocity, meaning they honor ANY permit. Utah is one of them. If your permit is issued by a Government entity (any level), it's good there. Most States are not that lenient. The best advice is the same as it's always been; if you travel, verify the laws in the States you'll be carrying in. Utah and Florida are two of the most widely accepted permits, and they're both relatively easy to get. I grew up in South Alabama (Enterprise), so I know a few things about this. I am currently a licensed Instructor for New Mexico and Utah, working on Wyoming where I now reside. Good luck and get as many as you can. The more folks that have CCW's,the safer we all are and the harder it'll be to take them away!!!!!!!!!! Happy packin' and don't forget to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Remember, Center mass=conflict resolution.
