HB477 Summary

• Establishes the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act to standardize concealed carry permit issuance by county sheriffs, replacing individual county processes with uniform fees and procedures.

• Creates a state firearms prohibited person database administered by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and linked to the Law Enforcement Tactical System for law enforcement access.

• Permits sheriffs to issue concealed carry permits for one-year, five-year, or lifetime terms, with lifetime permits available to those holding a valid permit for five years; establishes fees of $25 (one year), $125 (five years), and $200 (lifetime, or $150 for applicants 65+).

• Authorizes sheriffs to conduct background checks on existing permit holders at least every five years and allows the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, law enforcement officers, or courts to request permit revocation based on disqualifying factors.

• Requires courts to report convictions and court orders rendering individuals ineligible to possess firearms to the state firearms prohibited person database, and allows individuals denied or revoked permits to appeal to district court with burden of proof on the sheriff.