Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Madison County. Huntsville is located at the western edge of the Appalachian foothills, beneath the Tennessee River bluffs. The city thrives due to Redstone Arsenal and its surrounding aerospace and defense industries. Firearms purchased online are shipped to FFL dealers throughout Madison County and the Tennessee Valley.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Alabama law allows.
Alabama has no purchase permit requirement, waiting period, or firearm registration. Dealers conduct background checks through the federal NICS system. Buyers complete ATF Form 4473 at the dealer's location with a valid photo ID and can take possession of the firearm once the check clears. Federal age restrictions apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns. Online orders are shipped to the Alabama FFL dealer of your choice. Alabama law enforcement maintains a prohibited-person database to identify individuals barred from firearm possession.
Dealers in these communities all work for Huntsville-area buyers:
As of January 1, 2023, Alabama no longer requires a concealed carry permit for eligible adults. However, the Madison County Sheriff still issues optional permits under the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act, available in one-year, five-year, and lifetime terms. These permits are useful for reciprocity and certain employer requirements. The minimum age for a permit is 19, or 18 for active-duty military members and honorably discharged veterans. Restricted areas include posted private property, schools, and courthouses, so always observe posted signs.
In Zones A, B, and C, which cover most of northern and central Alabama, archery deer season begins on October 15 and ends on February 10. A special youth gun hunt occurs in mid-November, followed by gun or stalk hunting from November 21, 2026, to February 10, 2027. Zones D and E have earlier opening dates and close in late January. Legal firearms during gun season include centerfire rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and air rifles, with dog hunting permitted in specific areas. Always verify the current zone map and season table for your county before hunting.
Madison County falls under Zone A for deer hunting, with gun season running from November 21 to February 10. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is a prime spot for duck and goose hunting, while Swan Creek WMA closes during waterfowl season.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, west of Huntsville, attracts wintering ducks and geese, while the Monte Sano and Paint Rock Valley ridges offer whitetail hunting opportunities within a short drive of the city's engineering hubs.
The ranges on the city pages are public facilities run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, picked by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are set by the agency.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Madison, Athens, Decatur, Huntsville or anywhere in Madison County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Since January 1, 2023, eligible adults may carry concealed without a permit. The Madison County Sheriff still issues optional permits for reciprocity purposes.
No. Alabama has no waiting period or purchase permit requirement. The dealer conducts the federal background check and completes the sale once it clears.
Yes. Feral swine may be hunted year-round during daylight hours on private land with permission. Night hunting is allowed in specific windows with the appropriate license.
A spare magazine, a sling, scope covers and the ammunition your rifle is zeroed with; the city page lists the zone and season structure.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Madison County Sheriff or a local attorney about your own situation.