Firearms, possession of bump stocks prohibited in class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties for violations

HB 51 prohibits possessing bump stocks in Alabama's Class 1 municipalities (typically cities with populations over 10,000). It defines a bump stock as any device that uses recoil to fire a firearm repeatedly, making possession a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The law does not apply to law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity. The bill would take effect on October 1, 2025, if passed.