Ala. Const. art. I, § 23
| dc.coverage.spatial | Alabama | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-22T23:23:01Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-11T13:38:49Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-16T22:01:24Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1819 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Declared every citizen has a right to bear arms in defence of himself and the State. | |
| dc.description.summary | [AI GENERATED] The Alabama Constitution's Article I, Section 23 addresses the right to bear arms. This provision is part of the state's Bill of Rights and guarantees citizens the freedom to possess and carry firearms for lawful purposes. The section likely reflects the historical influence of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, which has been interpreted by courts as protecting an individual's right to keep and bear arms. Section 23 may also be seen as a response to the need for self-defense in rural areas, where access to law enforcement might be limited. As with similar provisions across various jurisdictions, its interpretation and application have likely evolved over time in conjunction with changing societal norms and court decisions regarding gun rights and regulations. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://stage2.dspace.firearmsresearchcenter.org/id/frc0001/3004 | |
| dc.relation.isreferencedby | https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/constitutions/id/34 | |
| dc.subject | GUARANTEED RIGHT | |
| dc.title | Ala. Const. art. I, § 23 |