The Firearms Liberty Act (H101) - Summary

• Authorizes sheriffs to issue lifetime concealed handgun permits in addition to existing 5-year fixed duration permits, with applications indicating permit type preference.

• Waives firearms safety and training course requirements for permit renewal if applicant renews within 180 days of expiration (mandatory waiver) or between 180 days and one year after expiration (discretionary waiver).

• Allows persons subject to domestic violence protective orders to transfer surrendered firearms to a qualified licensed firearms dealer for storage or sale after 15 days in sheriff custody, with proceeds from sales belonging to the defendant.

• Permits defendants to request return of surrendered firearms within 30 days (reduced from 90 days) following order expiration or criminal charge dismissal, with sheriff conducting background checks before release.

• Establishes "qualified licensed firearms dealer" definition as a federally licensed dealer operating in a commercial building, open to the public, and regularly engaged in firearm sales.