Getting here from Hoover
Trademark Guns is at 1020 Wharton Ave, Birmingham, AL 35217. From Hoover it's about 20 miles, roughly 30 minutes: head north on I-459 and I-65, then I-20/59. Get directions from Hoover.
We're open 9 AM – 5 PM, by appointment only, so call (205) 424-4221 or send a message before you make the drive.
About Hoover and your carry permit
Hoover is split between two counties: most of the city is in Jefferson County, and the southern part is in Shelby County. Your carry permit comes from the sheriff of the county you live in, and the two offices charge different fees and take applications differently.
Alabama hasn't required a permit to carry a pistol since January 1, 2023, but a permit still helps if you travel, since some states that honor Alabama permits don't allow permitless carry. Permits come from the sheriff of the county you live in:
Fees: $7.50 per year, up to 5 years ($37.50). Apply or renew online through the sheriff's permit portal, or in person at the sheriff's Birmingham headquarters (2200 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd) or the Bessemer office. Veterans and active-duty military can get a permit at no cost by applying in person with proof of service. Sheriff's permit page
Fees: $20 for 1 year, $125 for 5 years. Print the application and mail it with a check or money order, or apply in person at 380 McDow Road in Columbiana. There is no online payment. Sheriff's permit page
Fees and steps are from each sheriff's website as of October 2026; check with the office before you apply.
Places to shoot near Hoover
The closest state-run public range is the Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range in neighboring Shelby County. State public ranges require a valid Alabama hunting, heritage, fishing or WMA license for users ages 16 to 64. See the full list on the Alabama public shooting ranges page. New shooters can find a class through NRA Firearm Training.
What Hoover shooters can get at Trademark Guns
- New and used guns, priced on our online rack so you can see what's here before you drive.
- $25 FFL transfers for guns you buy online, handgun or long gun.
- NFA items. Suppressors now sell on a Form 4473 and NICS check; we still handle SBRs and SBSs on an approved Form 4. What changed in 2026.
- Custom builds and parts kits from a licensed manufacturer (FFL Type 07).
- Start your background check online and finish the Form 4473 at the counter in about 15 minutes.
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Common questions
- Which sheriff do I go to for a permit if I live in Hoover?
- The sheriff of the county your home is in. In the Jefferson County part of Hoover, apply with the Jefferson County Sheriff (online is available). In the Shelby County part, apply with the Shelby County Sheriff in Columbiana by mail or in person.
- Do I need a permit to carry a pistol in Alabama?
- No. Since January 1, 2023, Alabama law has allowed adults who can legally own a handgun to carry one without a permit. Many people still get one, because other states that honor Alabama permits may not allow permitless carry.