SB330 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Shay ShelnuttSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Pistol permits, sheriff authorized to issue to resident of another county, Sec.13A-11-75 am'd.
Summary: SB330 would let sheriffs issue pistol permits to residents of any Alabama county, not just the sheriff's own county.
What This Bill Does
Allows a sheriff to issue or renew a pistol permit for a person residing in any county in the state. Gives either the issuing sheriff or the sheriff of the permittee's home county the authority to revoke a permit, with a written explanation provided to the applicant. Requires a duplicate of the issued permit to be delivered within seven days to the permittee's home county sheriff (and to the Director of Public Safety if that county sheriff is not the issuing sheriff).

Who It Affects
Residents who live in a county different from the issuing sheriff's county and who may now obtain or renew a pistol permit from a sheriff in any Alabama county.
Sheriffs and sheriff's offices involved in issuing, revoking, and tracking pistol permits, who must handle cross-county issuance and ensure delivery of duplicate permits to the permittee's home county.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 13A-11-75 to allow a sheriff to issue or renew a pistol permit to or for a person residing in any county in Alabama.
Specifies that either the permit-issuing sheriff or the sheriff of the permittee's county of residence may revoke a permit, with written reasons disclosed to the applicant.
Requires that a duplicate copy of the permit be delivered within seven days to the permittee's home county sheriff (and to the Director of Public Safety if the home county sheriff is not the issuing sheriff).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Firearms