Firearms, bump stocks prohibited subject to exceptions

HB 12 prohibits the possession of bump stocks in Alabama, defining them as devices that use recoil to enable rapid firing of a firearm. It directly affects residents who own or possess bump stocks, with exceptions for law enforcement officers acting in their official duties. The bill amends Alabama Code sections 13A-11-62 and 13A-11-63 to classify possession as a Class C felony, adding criminal penalties for violations. The law will take effect on October 1, 2025, and does not impact other firearm types or federal law compliance.