Alabama eliminated the need for a conceal carry permit with the Constitutional Carry bill in March 2022, but it doesn't start until January 2023. Meanwhile I just got a notice yesterday saying I need to renew mine.

Alabama conceal carry law:

On March 10, 2022, Gov. Kay Ivey signed HB 272, or the constitutional carry bill, into law. Beginning on January 1, 2023, anyone who is 21 years old or older and legally permitted to carry a firearm will no longer be required to obtain a permit in order to carry a concealed pistol.

Permits are not required when buying a handgun. There is no firearms registration in Alabama. No background check is required when buying a handgun from a private individual. There is also no mandatory waiting period for handgun purchases or magazine-capacity restrictions.

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/blog/basic-carry-laws-alabama/