Calhoun Co. Sheriff's Office offering pistol permits, renewals online
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is now offering pistol permit applications and renewals online.
Citizens who want to obtain a pistol permit or renew an existing one can do so at http://www.calhouncountysheriff.org/pistol-permits/.
The website says to allow them 24 hours to complete a background check. The information will be sent to the National Crime Information Center.
Sheriff Matthew Wade said the online renewal option is part of his effort to streamline the sheriff's office operations and improve customer service. He says it's one of the first online pistol permit systems in Alabama. Lauderdale and Colbert counties also offer pistol permit renewals online.
You can also apply or renew a pistol permit in person at the Calhoun County Sheriff Office at 400 West 8th Street in Anniston. It's open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Call the sheriff's office at 256-236-6600 with questions.
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