Glad I live in Alabama. All you have to do is buy the gun and after the federal check ,about 10 minutes or so, walk out with your weapon. The permit process is about as short. Usually you just fill out the paperwork and pay the fee $7.00 to &20.00 depending on the county you live in and 2 or 3 days later you have your permit, unless you know the Sheriff, then it's about 10 minutes or so. No restriction on your carry piece or how many you carry. They will recommend that you keep track of the serial # of your weapons in case the are stolen.