A. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of an application, the chief of police shall cause an investigation to be made of the applicant and his proposed operation. The chief of police shall issue a license under this chapter when he finds:
1. The applicant is of good moral character;
2. The applicant has never pled guilty to or been found guilty of any felony;
3. The applicant is a natural born or fully naturalized citizen of the United States;
4. If an applicant has additionally applied for a license to carry a firearm he shall supply to the chief of police proof that he has passed the National Rifle Association's firearm short course within the preceding twelve (12) months. The chief of police may in his professional discretion accept alternative equivalent proof of firearm proficiency. Such equivalent firearm proficiency shall consist solely of proof that the applicant has passed, within the preceding twelve (12) months, a firearm course or test with standards for passage equal to or greater than those specified by the National Rifle Association's firearms short course. Each individual granted a license to carry a firearm under this chapter shall thereafter furnish continuing proof of his firearm proficiency by means of one of the aforementioned methods at least once every succeeding twelve (12) months.
B. The chief of police shall act upon any application within fifteen (15) days after the filing thereof. If the chief of police disapproves the application, he shall mail to the applicant within fifteen (15) days after the date upon which the application was filed, a notice of his action stating the reasons for denial of the license. Any person aggrieved shall have the right to appeal to the city council the denial of any license to be issued under the provisions of this chapter. The aggrieved person must file an appeal with the city clerk within fifteen (15) days of the date notice of denial is mailed. (1983 Code: prior code § 5-22-4)