SB308 - Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act

• Establishes a statewide standardized concealed carry permit process administered by sheriffs, with permits valid for 1-5 years or lifetime, with application decisions required within 30 days.

• Creates a state firearms prohibited person database maintained by Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, operational by October 1, 2022, linked to the Law Enforcement Tactical System for law enforcement access.

• Sets permit fees at $25 (one-year) and $125 (five-year) or local law amounts where established; lifetime permits cost $300 ($150 for applicants age 60+), with service members and military veterans receiving free permits.

• Allows sheriffs to revoke permits if applicants become prohibited from firearm possession and provides individuals the right to appeal permit denials, revocations, or database listings to district court within 30 days.

• Requires courts to electronically report convictions and orders affecting firearm eligibility to the state database within 30 days and establishes a Class C misdemeanor penalty for knowingly making false statements on permit applications.