HB101 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul W. LeeRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Firearms, pistol permits, honorably discharged veterans authorized to receive at no charge, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.

Summary

Extends the no-fee pistol permit benefit to honorably discharged veterans, aligning them with retired military veterans.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows honorably discharged veterans to obtain pistol permits without paying the permit fee, provided they meet existing eligibility. It maintains the proof requirements (Veteran Identification Card or DD-214 and proof of retirement or honorable discharge) and allows renewals without a fee if renewal conditions are met. It retains the sheriff's authority to revoke permits if a veteran is suspected or charged with a crime, with required notice, a 30-day return period, and potential penalties for carrying without a license.

Who It Affects

• Honorably discharged veterans: individuals who meet eligibility can obtain a pistol permit without paying the fee and must provide proof of status.
• Retired military veterans: individuals who meet eligibility can continue to obtain and renew pistol permits without paying the fee (as currently allowed).

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-11-75.1 to allow honorably discharged veterans to obtain pistol permits without paying the permit fee, mirroring existing allowances for retired military veterans.
• Defines 'retired military veteran' and 'honorably discharged veteran' to include Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and their reserve/National Guard components.
• Requires proof of status (Veteran Identification Card or DD-214) and proof of retirement or honorable discharge for permit issuance and renewal.
• Permits renewal of pistol permits without a fee as long as renewal conditions continue to be met.
• Authorizes sheriff to revoke a permit if the veteran is suspected or charged with a crime; requires written and registered-mail notice, a 30-day return period, and penalties if the permit holder fails to comply and continues to carry a handgun.

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Subjects

Firearms