Oklahoma Gun Laws
Guide to Oklahoma Gun Laws
Updated April 6, 2019:
Updated April 6, 2019:
Mark Woodward
Mark Woodward
Oklahoma is currently a Shall Issue state but this will change on November 1, 2019 when a new Constitutional Carry law will come into effect. The state can be regarded as having a strong gun culture and this is reflected in the gun laws which are less restrictive than other states.
Mark Woodward
Oklahoma is currently a Shall Issue state but this will change on November 1, 2019 when a new Constitutional Carry law will come into effect. The state can be regarded as having a strong gun culture and this is reflected in the gun laws which are less restrictive than other states.
Oklahoma is currently a Shall Issue state but this will change on November 1, 2019 when a new Constitutional Carry law will come into effect. The state can be regarded as having a strong gun culture and this is reflected in the gun laws which are less restrictive than other states.
When Oklahoma becomes a Constitutional Carry state in November no permit or training will be required to carry a handgun if you meet all the requirements to possess a handgun. But until then you will still need to obtain a permit and attend a firearms training course. And dont forget that if you plan to take your handgun interstate you will still need a permit to do that even after November 1.
When Oklahoma becomes a Constitutional Carry state in November no permit or training will be required to carry a handgun if you meet all the requirements to possess a handgun. But until then you will still need to obtain a permit and attend a firearms training course. And dont forget that if you plan to take your handgun interstate you will still need a permit to do that even after November 1.
Quick facts
Oklahoma Reciprocity Map
- Issuing State
- OK license honored
- OK license not honored
- OK residential license only
The research
- Oklahoma reciprocity guide for CCW licenses
- Overview of the Oklahoma SDA license
- Requirements to qualify for an Oklahoma SDA license
- How to apply for an Oklahoma SDA license
- How to renew your Oklahoma SDA license
- Schedule of fee's for an Oklahoma SDA license
- Essential forms for an Oklahoma SDA license
- Off-limit places in Oklahoma for carrying a firearm
- Oklahoma gun laws & statutes you need to know
- History of Oklahoma gun laws
- Oklahoma licensing offices
- FAQ on Oklahoma gun laws
- Sources
Oklahoma reciprocity guide for SDA licenses
All valid weapons licenses, either concealed or unconcealed, and issued by another state are honored under Oklahoma law. If a person is from a permitless carry state then Oklahoma will reciprocate under that states laws.
Resident Licences
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Non-Resident Licences
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Districts & Territories
District of Columbia, New York City, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Wisconsin.
DistrictWashington D.C.
If you are from a permitless carry state then to carry in Oklahoma you must be legally able to carry in your home state without a permit and have in your possession a state drivers license or ID card issued by your home state. If you are in the military then you will need to carry your military ID.
21 O.S. 1290.26 - Reciprocal Agreement Authority
Overview of the Oklahoma SDA license
- Issue policy - Shall Issue
- Issued to - Residents & Military
- License Fee - $100
- License Valid - 5 or 10 years
Pistol license Overview
The license to carry in Oklahoma is called a Self-Defense Act License (SDA License) and is issued on a "Shall Issue" basis meaning any person who meets the requirements can obtain one. Oklahoma will become a permitless carry state on November 1, 2019. Constitutionl carry was signed into law on February 27, 2019 by Governor Kevin Stitt. However, you will still need a SDA license to carry up until November 1, 2019 and also after that date if you intend to travel interstate with your handgun.
Non-Resident Licenses
Currently the only non-residents who can apply for an Oklahoma SDA License are those that are employed by the military and stationed in Oklahoma. This will all change on November 1, 2019 when the state becomes permitless carry, then any non-resident who is able to carry in their home state will be able to carry in Oklahoma.
Handgun Training
Firearms training for a SDA License consists of 6 hours in the classroom and 2 hours on the firing range. Once completed you will need to submit the original training certificate with your SDA License application. The training certificate will expire after a period of 3 years. After constitutional carry becomes law on November 1, 2019 there will be no requirement for training to carry a handgun. If you can show proof to an instructor that you are exempt then he will issue an exemption certificate. You will then need to supply the original certificate with your SDA License application.
The following persons can apply for an exemption from the full course or in some cases part of the course;- A firearms instructor registered with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for purposes of the Oklahoma Self‑Defense Act;
- An active duty law enforcement officer of this state or any of its political subdivisions or of the federal government;
- A retired law enforcement officer authorized by this state pursuant to Section 1289.8 of this title to carry a firearm;
- A CLEET-certified armed security officer, armed guard, correctional officer, or any other person having a CLEET certification to carry a firearm in the course of their employment;
- A person on active military duty, National Guard duty or regular military reserve duty who is a legal resident of this state and who is trained and qualified in the use of handguns;
- A person honorably discharged from active military duty, National Guard duty or military reserves within twenty (20) years preceding the date of the application for a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self‑Defense Act, who is a legal resident of this state, and who has been trained and qualified in the use of handguns;
- A person retired as a peace officer in good standing from a law enforcement agency located in another state, who is a legal resident of this state, and who has received training equivalent to the training required for CLEET certification in this state; and
- Any person who is otherwise deemed qualified for a training exemption by CLEET.
Requirements to qualify for a Oklahoma SDA license
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- A citizen of the United States
- You are a resident of Oklahoma State
- You must have a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card.
- You have read and become knowledgeable of the Oklahoma Self Defense Act
- You have completed an approved firearms training class or obtained an exemption
- You must not have any convictions for the following offenses;
- assault and battery, which caused serious physical injury to the victim, or any second or subsequent assault and battery conviction;
- aggravated assault and battery;
- stalking;
- a violation relating to the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act, or any violation of a victim protection order of another state;
- any conviction relating to illegal drug use or possession; or
- an act of domestic abuse or domestic assault and battery.
- Must not have two or more convictions for public intoxication in last 3 years.
- Must not have 2 or more convictions for Driving Under the Influence and/or Intoxication in last 3 years.
- You have no significant character defects evidenced by a misdemeanor criminal record indicating habitual criminal activity.
- Federal Law - Prohibits the following persons
How to apply for a Oklahoma SDA license
- Read the Oklahoma Self Defense Act.
- Complete the firearm's safety class or obtain an exemption.
- Download the application form or pickup at your local sheriffs office. Applications can also be made online.
- You will need the following documents;
- Firearms training certificate
- 2 color passport style photos
- Completed application
- Drivers license or state ID card
Online permit application
How to renew your Oklahoma SDA license
- Renewals can be made online, by mail or taken directly to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
- Renewals can be made within the period begining 90 days before the licenses expiry date.
- Renewals for licences that expired less than 3 years ago are also accepted, however there is a late fee.
- If a license has expired more than 3 years ago it cannot be renewed and a new application process must be started.
- There is no requiredment fo a firearms training course to renew a SDA license.
- If you mail in your renewal use the standard SDA Licence application form and include two passport photos and the required fee. The mailing address is below;
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Self-Defense Act Licensing Unit
6600 North Harvey Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Schedule of fee's for a Oklahoma SDA license
The Fees in the below table are paid to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
| Application Conditions | Original | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Year License | $100 | $85 |
| 10 Year License | $200 | $170 |
| Renewal - license expired more than 3 years. 5 Year License | $100 | |
| Renewal - license expired more than 3 years. 10 Year License | $200 | |
| Instructor 5 Year License | $100 | $100 |
| Instructor 10 Year License | $200 | $200 |
Acccepted forms of payment
Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Electronic Money transfers. Cash or personal and business checks will not be accepted. Cashiers checks and money orders should be made out to OSBI.
Note
An additional fee of $25 for processing your fingerprints and record checks will be charged by the Sheriffs office.
Essential forms for an Oklahoma SDA license
All the forms you need for a Oklahoma handgun license can be found here.
Off-limit places in Oklahoma for carrying a firearm
Off-limits
- Any prison, jail or detention facility
- Any public or private elementary or public or private secondary school
- Any sports arena during a professional sporting event
- Any place where pari-mutuel wagering is authorized by law
- Any other place specifically prohibited by law
- Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, state or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- State wild life management area's
- Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
Allowed
- State park’s – but not in buildings
- State and national forests – but not in buildings
- Road side rest areas – but not in buildings
- Vehicle
- Any property set aside for the use or parking of any vehicle
- All areas of the state not listed as Off-Limits
Oklahoma gun laws & statutes
Summary table
| Subject | Handguns | Long Guns | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry permit required | Yes | No | Policy is Shall Issue. |
| Purchase permit required | No | No | |
| Registration of firearm | No | No | |
| Open carry allowed | Yes | No | Requires a carry permit for handguns. |
| Background checks on private gun sales required | No | No | |
| Magazine size restriction | No | No |
Rating of gun laws
Oklahoma gun laws you need to know
Vehicle carry
NO
The law states it is illegal to carry a loaded pistol, shotgun or rifle in any vehicle without a firearms license.However, any person who is not a felon can carry in a vehicle if the firearm is unloaded and in plain view. 21 O.S. 1289.7
Open carry
NO
You can only open carry if you have a firearms license or you are from one of the following permitless states - AK, AZ, ID, KS, ME, MS, MO, NH, VT, WV & WY. The minimum age to open carry is 21 years.
21 O.S. 1290.5
Must inform officer
YES
Oklahoma gun laws say you must immediately inform law enforcement you are carrying a weapon if stopped by them. You are also required to carry your SDA license at all times you are carrying a weapon.
21 O.S. 1290.8 - Notification to police of gun
State park carry
YES
It is legal to carry in the following areas;
State Parks: YES - Carry in buildings not allowed
State/National Forests: YES - Carry in buildings not allowed
State Game Management Units: YES - Carry in buildings not allowed
Road Side Rest Areas: YES - Carry in buildings not allowed
No gun signs enforced
NO
“No Weapons” signs are not mentioned in Oklahoma gun laws. There are no legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. They have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned by the law as being off limits. GunsToCarry recommends that you do not enter a property displaying a “No Weapons" sign whether the law is for or against signage. If asked to leave a property and you refuse to do so then you are breaking the law and put yourself at risk of being charged.
21 O.S. 1290.22 - Business owners rightsRestaurant carry
YES
Under Oklahoma law if you are carrying a firearm then you cannot enter an establishment who's primary business is selling alcohol. This means that if you are in a restaurant that has a bar area you should not enter that area. Carrying a firearm in an area of a restuarant where food is being consumed and is the primary business is legal.
The penalty for carrying a fiream into an establishment that sells alcohol as their primary business is a felony with up to 2 years in prison.
21 O.S. 1272.1Constitutional carry
YES
Constitutional carry was signed into law on February 27, 2019 by Governor Kevin Stitt. However, it does not become effective until November 1, 2019.
"The right of a citizen to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person, or property, or in aid of the civil power, when thereunto legally summoned, shall never be prohibited, but nothing herein contained shall prevent the legislature from regulating the carrying of weapons."
Off-limit statutes
A. It shall be unlawful for any person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to carry any concealed or unconcealed handgun into any of the following places:
- Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, state or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public;
- Any courthouse, courtroom, prison, jail, detention facility or any facility used to process, hold or house arrested persons, prisoners or persons alleged delinquent or adjudicated delinquent, except as provided in Section 21 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
- Any public or private elementary or public or private secondary school, except as provided in subsection C of this section;
- Any publicly owned or operated sports arena or venue during a professional sporting event, unless allowed by the event holder;
- Any place where gambling is authorized by law, unless allowed by the property owner; and
- Any other place specifically prohibited by law.
B. For purposes of subsection A of this section, the prohibited place does not include and specifically excludes the following property:
- Any property set aside for the use or parking of any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, by a city, town, county, state or federal governmental authority;
- Any property set aside for the use or parking of any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, which is open to the public or by any entity engaged in gambling authorized by law;
- Any property adjacent to a structure, building or office space in which concealed or unconcealed weapons are prohibited by the provisions of this section;
- Any property designated by a city, town, county or state governmental authority as a park, recreational area, wildlife refuge, wildlife management area or fairgrounds; provided, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize any entry by a person in possession of a concealed or unconcealed handgun into any structure, building or office space which is specifically prohibited by the provisions of subsection A of this section and
- Any property set aside by a public or private elementary or secondary school for the use or parking of any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended; provided, however, the handgun shall be stored and hidden from view in a locked motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is left unattended on school property.
Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection or subsection C of this section shall be construed to authorize or allow any person in control of any place described subsection A of this section to establish any policy or rule that has the effect of prohibiting any person in lawful possession of a handgun license from possession of a handgun allowable under such license in places described in this subsection.
C. A concealed or unconcealed weapon may be carried onto private school property or in any school bus or motor vehicle used by any private school for transportation of students or teachers by a person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided a policy has been adopted by the governing entity of the private school that authorizes the carrying and possession of a weapon on private school property or in any school bus or motor vehicle used by a private school. Except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, a governing entity of a private school that adopts a policy which authorizes the possession of a weapon on private school property, a school bus or motor vehicle used by the private school shall be immune from liability for any injuries arising from the adoption of the policy. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to claims pursuant to the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act.
D. Notwithstanding paragraph 3 of subsection A of this section, a board of education of a school district may adopt a policy pursuant to Section 5-149.2 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes to authorize the carrying of a handgun onto school property by school personnel specifically designated by the board of education, provided such personnel …
E. Any person violating the provisions of paragraphs 2 or 3 of subsection A of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). A person violating any other provision of subsection A of this section may be denied entrance onto the property or removed from the property. If the person refuses to leave the property and a peace officer is summoned, the person may be issued a citation for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
F. No person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be authorized to carry the handgun into or upon any college, university or technology center school property, except as provided in this subsection. For purposes of this subsection, the following property shall not be construed as prohibited for persons having a valid handgun license:
- Any property set aside for the use or parking of any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, provided the handgun is carried or stored as required by law and the handgun is not removed from the motor vehicle without the prior consent of the college or university president or technology center school administrator while the motor vehicle is on any college, university or technology center school property;
- Any property authorized for possession or use of handguns by college, university or technology center school policy; and
- Any property authorized by the written consent of the college or university president or technology center school administrator, provided the written consent is carried with the handgun and the valid handgun license while on college, university or technology center school property.
The college, university or technology center school may notify the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within ten (10) days of a violation of any provision of this subsection by a licensee. Upon receipt of a written notification of violation, the Bureau shall give a reasonable notice to the licensee and hold a hearing. At the hearing, upon a determination that the licensee has violated any provision of this subsection, the licensee may be subject to an administrative fine of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) and may have the handgun license suspended for three (3) months. Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection shall be construed to authorize or allow any college, university or technology center school to establish any policy or rule that has the effect of prohibiting any person in lawful possession of a handgun license from possession of a handgun allowable under such license in places described in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this subsection. Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of any college, university or technology center school in this state from taking administrative action against any student for any violation of any provision of this subsection.
G. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any peace officer or to any person authorized by law to carry a pistol in the course of employment. District judges, associate district judges, and special district judges, who are in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and whose names appear on a list maintained by the Administrative Director of the Courts, when acting in the course and scope of employment within the courthouses of this state. H. For the purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" means any automobile, truck, minivan or, sports utility vehicle or motorcycle as such term is defined in Section 1-135 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, equipped with a locked accessory container within or affixed to the motorcycle.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession on any public or private school property or while in any school bus or vehicle used by any school for transportation of students or teachers any firearm or weapon designated in Section 1272 of this title, except as provided in subsection C of this section or as otherwise authorized by law.
B. For purposes of this section:
- "School property" means any publicly owned property held for purposes of elementary, secondary or vocational-technical education, and shall not include property owned by public school districts or where such property is leased or rented to an individual or corporation and used for purposes other than educational;
- "Private school" means a school that offers a course of instruction for students in one or more grades from prekindergarten through grade twelve and is not operated by a governmental entity; and
- "Motor vehicle" means any automobile, truck, minivan or sports utility vehicle.
C. Firearms and weapons are allowed on school property and deemed not in violation of subsection A of this section as follows:
- A gun or knife designed for hunting or fishing purposes kept in a privately owned vehicle and properly displayed or stored as required by law, provided such vehicle containing said gun or knife is driven onto school property only to transport a student to and from school and such vehicle does not remain unattended on school property;
- A gun or knife used for the purposes of participating in the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation certified hunter training education course or any other hunting, fishing, safety or firearms training courses, or a recognized firearms sports event, team shooting program or competition, or living history reenactment, provided the course or event is approved by the principal or chief administrator of the school where the course or event is offered, and provided the weapon is properly displayed or stored as required by law pending participation in the course, event, program or competition;
- Weapons in the possession of any peace officer or other person authorized by law to possess a weapon in the performance of his or her duties and responsibilities;
- A concealed or unconcealed weapon carried onto private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by any private school for transportation of students or teachers by a person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided a policy has been adopted by the governing entity of the private school that authorizes the possession of a weapon on private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by a private school. Except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, a governing entity of a private school that adopts a policy which authorizes the possession of a weapon on private school property, a school bus or vehicle used by the private school shall be immune from liability for any injuries arising from the adoption of the policy. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to claims pursuant to the Workers' Compensation Code;
- A gun, knife, bayonet or other weapon in the possession of a member of a veterans group, the national guard, active military, the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) or Junior ROTC, in order to participate in a ceremony, assembly or educational program approved by the principal or chief administrator of a school or school district where the ceremony, assembly or educational program is being held; provided, however, the gun or other weapon that uses projectiles is not loaded and is inoperable at all times while on school property;
- A handgun carried in a motor vehicle pursuant to a valid handgun license authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act onto property set aside by a public or private elementary or secondary school for the use or parking of any vehicle; provided, however, said handgun shall be stored and hidden from view in a locked motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is left unattended on school property; and
- A handgun carried onto public school property by school personnel who have been designated by the board of education, provided such personnel either:
- a. possess a valid armed security guard license as provided for in Section 1750.1 et seq. of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or
- b. hold a valid reserve peace officer certification as provided for in Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, If a policy has been adopted by the board of education of the school district that authorizes the carrying of a handgun onto public school property by such personnel. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to restrict authority granted elsewhere in law to carry firearms.
D. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or possess any weapon designated in Section 1272 of this title in any establishment where low-point beer, as defined by Section 163.2 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or alcoholic beverages, as defined by Section 506 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes, are consumed. This provision shall not apply to a peace officer, as defined in Section 99 of this title, or to private investigators with a firearms authorization when acting in the scope and course of employment, and shall not apply to an owner or proprietor of the establishment having a pistol, rifle, or shotgun on the premises. Provided however, a person possessing a valid concealed handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma SelfDefense Act, Section 1290.1 et seq. of this title may carry the concealed handgun into any restaurant or other establishment licensed to dispense low-point beer or alcoholic beverages where the sale of low-point beer or alcoholic beverages does not constitute the primary purpose of the business.
Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or another provision of law, it shall be unlawful to transport a loaded pistol, rifle or shotgun in a land borne motor vehicle over a public highway or roadway. However, a rifle or shotgun may be transported clip or magazine loaded and not chamber loaded when transported in an exterior locked compartment of the vehicle or trunk of the vehicle or in the interior compartment of the vehicle notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1289.7 of this title when the person is in possession of a valid handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.15 of this title. Any person who is the operator of a vehicle or is a passenger in any vehicle wherein another person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to carry a handgun, concealed or unconcealed, and is carrying a handgun or has a handgun or rifle or shotgun in such vehicle shall not be deemed in violation of the provisions of this section provided the licensee is in or near the vehicle.
Other CCW statutes
The State of Oklahoma hereby recognizes any valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permit, valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title or license issued by another state, or if the state is a nonpermitting carry state, this state shall reciprocate under the permitting law of that state.
- A. Any person entering this state in possession of a firearm authorized for concealed or unconcealed carry upon the authority and license of another state or a valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title is authorized to continue to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm and license in this state; provided the license from the other state or valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title remains valid. The firearm must either be carried unconcealed or concealed and upon coming in contact with any peace officer of this state, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to a valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permit or, license or a valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title issued in another state.
- B. Any person entering this state in possession of a firearm authorized for concealed carry upon the authority of a state that is a nonpermitted carry state and the person is in compliance with the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the person is authorized to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm in this state. The firearm must be carried fully concealed or unconcealed and upon coming in contact with any peace officer of this state, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to the nonpermitting laws of the state in which he or she is a legal resident. The person shall present proper identification by a valid photo ID as proof that he or she is a legal resident in such a non-permitting state. The Department of Public Safety shall keep a current list of non-permitting states for law enforcement officers to confirm that a state is nonpermitting.
A. Except as otherwise prohibited by law, an eligible person shall have authority to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun in this state when
2. The person is twenty-one (21) years of age or older, and is either:
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- a. active military, or
- b. a member of the Reserve or National Guard to include Drill Status Guard and Reserve, Active Guard Reserves or Military Technicians, and presents a valid military identification card that shall be considered a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
C. The person shall be required to have possession of his or her valid handgun license or valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in this section and a valid Oklahoma driver license or an Oklahoma State photo identification at all times when in possession of an authorized pistol.
The following requirements shall apply to any person making application to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The person must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States;
2. Establish a residency, possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, and physically maintains a residence in this state or to any person, including the spouse of such person, who has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where such person and spouse of such person claim residency;
3. Be at least:
- a. twenty-one (21) years of age, or
- b. eighteen (18) years of age but not yet twenty-one (21) years of age and the person is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the Reserves or National Guard, or the person was discharged under honorable conditions from the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard;
4. Complete a firearms safety and training course and demonstrate competence and qualifications with the type of pistol to be carried by the person as provided in Section 1290.14 of this title, and submit proof of training and qualification or an exemption for training and qualification as authorized by Section 1290.14 of this title;
5. Submit the required fee and complete the application process as provided in Section 1290.12 of this title; and
6. Comply in good faith with the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
The processing fee shall not be refundable in the event of a denial of a handgun license or any suspension or revocation subsequent to the issuance of a license. Persons making application for a firearms instructor shall not be required to pay the application fee as provided in this section, but shall be required to pay the costs provided in paragraphs 6 and 8 of this subsection;
Any concealed or unconcealed handgun when carried in a manner authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and when loaded with any ammunition which is either a restricted bullet as defined by Section 1289.19 of this title or is larger than .45 caliber or is otherwise prohibited by law shall be deemed a prohibited weapon for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be punished for a criminal offense as provided by Section 1272 of this title or any other applicable provision of law. In addition to any criminal prosecution for a violation of the provisions of this section, the licensee shall be subject to an administrative fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section
C. A property owner, tenant, employer, place of worship or business entity may prohibit any person from carrying a concealed or unconcealed firearm on the property. If the building or property is open to the public, the property owner, tenant, employer, place of worship or business entity shall post signs on or about the property stating such prohibition.
D. The carrying of a concealed or unconcealed firearm by a person who has been issued a handgun license on property that has signs prohibiting the carrying of firearms shall not be deemed a criminal act but may subject the person to being denied entrance onto the property or removed from the property. If the person refuses to leave the property and a peace officer is summoned, the person may be issued a citation for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). “Handgunlaw.us highly recommends that you not enter a place that is posted "No Firearms" no matter what the state laws read/mean on signage. We recommend you print out the No Guns = No Money Cards and give one to the owner of the establishment that has the signage." As responsible gun owners and upholders of the 2nd Amendment we should also honor the rights of property owners to control their own property even if we disagree with them.”
C. The person shall be required to have possession of his or her valid handgun license or valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in this section and a valid Oklahoma driver license or an Oklahoma State photo identification at all times when in possession of an authorized pistol……
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to identify the fact that the person is in actual possession of a concealed or unconcealed handgun pursuant to the authority of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act when the person comes into contact with any law enforcement officer of this state or its political subdivisions or a federal law enforcement officer during the course of any arrest, detainment, or routine traffic stop. Said identification to the law enforcement officer shall be made at the first opportunity. No person shall be required to identify himself or herself as a handgun licensee when no handgun is in the possession of the person or in any vehicle in which the person is driving or is a passenger. Any violation of the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
F. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a law enforcement officer to inspect any weapon properly concealed or unconcealed without probable cause that a crime has been committed.
Any person, except a convicted felon, may transport in a motor vehicle a rifle, shotgun or pistol, open and unloaded, at any time. For purposes of this section "open" means the firearm is transported in plain view, in a case designed for carrying firearms, which case is wholly or partially visible, in a gun rack mounted in the vehicle, in an exterior locked compartment or a trunk of a vehicle.
Any person, except a convicted felon, may transport in a motor vehicle a rifle or shotgun concealed behind a seat of the vehicle or within the interior of the vehicle provided the rifle or shotgun is not clip, magazine or chamber loaded. The authority to transport a clip or magazine loaded rifle or shotgun shall be pursuant to Section 1289.13 of this title.
Any person who is the operator of a vehicle or is a passenger in any vehicle wherein another person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to carry a handgun, concealed or unconcealed, and is carrying a handgun or has the handgun in such vehicle, shall not be deemed in violation of the provisions of this section provided the licensee is in or near the vehicle.
A. As Used In the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act:
- "Concealed handgun" means a loaded or unloaded pistol or handgun not openly visible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person;
- "Pistol" means any derringer, revolver or semiautomatic firearm which:
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- a. has an overall barrel or barrels length of less than sixteen (16) inches,
- b. is capable of discharging single or multiple projectiles from a single round of ammunition composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury,
- c. can be held and fired by the use of one or both hands, and
- d. uses a combustible propellant charge to propel the projectile or projectiles.
B. The definition of pistol or handgun for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not apply to imitation pistols, flare guns, underwater fishing guns or blank pistols
2. "Unconcealed handgun" or "open carry" means a loaded or unloaded pistol or handgun carried upon the person in a holster where the firearm is visible, or carried upon the person using a scabbard, sling or case designed for carrying firearms
A. A handgun license when issued shall authorize the person to whom the license is issued to carry a loaded or unloaded handgun, concealed or unconcealed, as authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma SelfDefense Act, and any future modifications thereto.
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1. The State Legislature hereby occupies and preempts the entire field of legislation in this state touching in any way firearms, knives, components, ammunition, and supplies to the complete exclusion of any order, ordinance, or regulation by any municipality or other political subdivision of this state. Any existing or future orders, ordinances, or regulations in this field, except as provided for in paragraph 2 of this subsection and subsection C of this section, are null and void.
2. A municipality may adopt any ordinance:
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- a. relating to the discharge of firearms within the jurisdiction of the municipality, and
- b. allowing the municipality to issue a traffic citation for transporting a firearm improperly as provided for in Section 1289.13A of this title, provided however, that penalties contained for violation of any ordinance enacted pursuant to the provisions of this subparagraph shall not exceed the penalties established in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
3. As provided in the preemption provisions of this section, the otherwise lawful open carrying of a handgun under the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not be punishable by any municipality or other political subdivision of this state as disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace or similar offense against public order.
4. A public or private school may create a policy regulating the possession of knives by students on school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by the school for purposes of transportation. B. No municipality or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt any order, ordinance, or regulation concerning in any way the sale, purchase, purchase delay, transfer, ownership, use, keeping, possession, carrying, bearing, transportation, licensing, permit, registration, taxation other than sales and compensating use taxes, or other controls on firearms, knives, components, ammunition, and supplies.
C. Except as hereinafter provided, this section shall not prohibit any order, ordinance, or regulation by any municipality concerning the confiscation of property used in violation of the ordinances of the municipality as provided for in Section 28-121 of Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Provided, however, no municipal ordinance relating to transporting a firearm or knife improperly may include a provision for confiscation of property.
D. When a person's rights pursuant to the protection of the preemption provisions of this section have been violated, the person shall have the right to bring a civil action against the persons, municipality, and political
subdivision jointly and severally for injunctive relief or monetary damages or both.
Miscellaneous laws
History of Oklahoma gun laws
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Oklahoma licensing offices
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Contact
Address 6600 North Harvey Place
CityOklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone (405) 879-2690
Hours
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
FAQ on Oklahoma gun laws
Applications for a SDA License are ussually processed within 60 - 90 days.
The research
All valid weapons licenses, either concealed or unconcealed, and issued by another state are honored under Oklahoma law. If a person is from a permitless carry state then Oklahoma will reciprocate under that states laws.
Resident Licences
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Non-Resident Licences
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Districts & Territories
District of Columbia, New York City, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Wisconsin.
DistrictWashington D.C.
If you are from a permitless carry state then to carry in Oklahoma you must be legally able to carry in your home state without a permit and have in your possession a state drivers license or ID card issued by your home state. If you are in the military then you will need to carry your military ID.
21 O.S. 1290.26 - Reciprocal Agreement Authority
- Issue policy - Shall Issue
- Issued to - Residents & Military
- License Fee - $100
- License Valid - 5 or 10 years
Pistol license Overview
The license to carry in Oklahoma is called a Self-Defense Act License (SDA License) and is issued on a "Shall Issue" basis meaning any person who meets the requirements can obtain one. Oklahoma will become a permitless carry state on November 1, 2019. Constitutionl carry was signed into law on February 27, 2019 by Governor Kevin Stitt. However, you will still need a SDA license to carry up until November 1, 2019 and also after that date if you intend to travel interstate with your handgun.
Non-Resident Licenses
Currently the only non-residents who can apply for an Oklahoma SDA License are those that are employed by the military and stationed in Oklahoma. This will all change on November 1, 2019 when the state becomes permitless carry, then any non-resident who is able to carry in their home state will be able to carry in Oklahoma.
Handgun Training
Firearms training for a SDA License consists of 6 hours in the classroom and 2 hours on the firing range. Once completed you will need to submit the original training certificate with your SDA License application. The training certificate will expire after a period of 3 years. After constitutional carry becomes law on November 1, 2019 there will be no requirement for training to carry a handgun. If you can show proof to an instructor that you are exempt then he will issue an exemption certificate. You will then need to supply the original certificate with your SDA License application.
The following persons can apply for an exemption from the full course or in some cases part of the course;- A firearms instructor registered with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for purposes of the Oklahoma Self‑Defense Act;
- An active duty law enforcement officer of this state or any of its political subdivisions or of the federal government;
- A retired law enforcement officer authorized by this state pursuant to Section 1289.8 of this title to carry a firearm;
- A CLEET-certified armed security officer, armed guard, correctional officer, or any other person having a CLEET certification to carry a firearm in the course of their employment;
- A person on active military duty, National Guard duty or regular military reserve duty who is a legal resident of this state and who is trained and qualified in the use of handguns;
- A person honorably discharged from active military duty, National Guard duty or military reserves within twenty (20) years preceding the date of the application for a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self‑Defense Act, who is a legal resident of this state, and who has been trained and qualified in the use of handguns;
- A person retired as a peace officer in good standing from a law enforcement agency located in another state, who is a legal resident of this state, and who has received training equivalent to the training required for CLEET certification in this state; and
- Any person who is otherwise deemed qualified for a training exemption by CLEET.
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- A citizen of the United States
- You are a resident of Oklahoma State
- You must have a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card.
- You have read and become knowledgeable of the Oklahoma Self Defense Act
- You have completed an approved firearms training class or obtained an exemption
- You must not have any convictions for the following offenses;
- assault and battery, which caused serious physical injury to the victim, or any second or subsequent assault and battery conviction;
- aggravated assault and battery;
- stalking;
- a violation relating to the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act, or any violation of a victim protection order of another state;
- any conviction relating to illegal drug use or possession; or
- an act of domestic abuse or domestic assault and battery.
- Must not have two or more convictions for public intoxication in last 3 years.
- Must not have 2 or more convictions for Driving Under the Influence and/or Intoxication in last 3 years.
- You have no significant character defects evidenced by a misdemeanor criminal record indicating habitual criminal activity.
- Federal Law - Prohibits the following persons
- Read the Oklahoma Self Defense Act.
- Complete the firearm's safety class or obtain an exemption.
- Download the application form or pickup at your local sheriffs office. Applications can also be made online.
- You will need the following documents;
- Firearms training certificate
- 2 color passport style photos
- Completed application
- Drivers license or state ID card
Online permit application
- Renewals can be made online, by mail or taken directly to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
- Renewals can be made within the period begining 90 days before the licenses expiry date.
- Renewals for licences that expired less than 3 years ago are also accepted, however there is a late fee.
- If a license has expired more than 3 years ago it cannot be renewed and a new application process must be started.
- There is no requiredment fo a firearms training course to renew a SDA license.
- If you mail in your renewal use the standard SDA Licence application form and include two passport photos and the required fee. The mailing address is below;
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Self-Defense Act Licensing Unit
6600 North Harvey Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
The Fees in the below table are paid to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
| Application Conditions | Original | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Year License | $100 | $85 |
| 10 Year License | $200 | $170 |
| Renewal - license expired more than 3 years. 5 Year License | $100 | |
| Renewal - license expired more than 3 years. 10 Year License | $200 | |
| Instructor 5 Year License | $100 | $100 |
| Instructor 10 Year License | $200 | $200 |
Acccepted forms of payment
Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Electronic Money transfers. Cash or personal and business checks will not be accepted. Cashiers checks and money orders should be made out to OSBI.
Note
An additional fee of $25 for processing your fingerprints and record checks will be charged by the Sheriffs office.
All the forms you need for a Oklahoma handgun license can be found here.
Off-limits
- Any prison, jail or detention facility
- Any public or private elementary or public or private secondary school
- Any sports arena during a professional sporting event
- Any place where pari-mutuel wagering is authorized by law
- Any other place specifically prohibited by law
- Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, state or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- State wild life management area's
- Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
Allowed
- State park’s – but not in buildings
- State and national forests – but not in buildings
- Road side rest areas – but not in buildings
- Vehicle
- Any property set aside for the use or parking of any vehicle
- All areas of the state not listed as Off-Limits
Summary table
| Subject | Handguns | Long Guns | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry permit required | Yes | No | Policy is Shall Issue. |
| Purchase permit required | No | No | |
| Registration of firearm | No | No | |
| Open carry allowed | Yes | No | Requires a carry permit for handguns. |
| Background checks on private gun sales required | No | No | |
| Magazine size restriction | No | No |
Rating of gun laws
Oklahoma gun laws you need to know
Vehicle carry
NO
The law states it is illegal to carry a loaded pistol, shotgun or rifle in any vehicle without a firearms license.However, any person who is not a felon can carry in a vehicle if the firearm is unloaded and in plain view. 21 O.S. 1289.7
Open carry
NO
You can only open carry if you have a firearms license or you are from one of the following permitless states - AK, AZ, ID, KS, ME, MS, MO, NH, VT, WV & WY. The minimum age to open carry is 21 years.
21 O.S. 1290.5
Must inform officer
YES
Oklahoma gun laws say you must immediately inform law enforcement you are carrying a weapon if stopped by them. You are also required to carry your SDA license at all times you are carrying a weapon.
21 O.S. 1290.8 - Notification to police of gun
State park carry
YES
It is legal to carry in the following areas;
State Parks: YES - Carry in buildings not allowed
State/National Forests: YES - Carry in buildings not allowed
State Game Management Units: YES - Carry in buildings not allowed
Road Side Rest Areas: YES - Carry in buildings not allowed
No gun signs enforced
NO
“No Weapons” signs are not mentioned in Oklahoma gun laws. There are no legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. They have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned by the law as being off limits. GunsToCarry recommends that you do not enter a property displaying a “No Weapons" sign whether the law is for or against signage. If asked to leave a property and you refuse to do so then you are breaking the law and put yourself at risk of being charged.
21 O.S. 1290.22 - Business owners rightsRestaurant carry
YES
Under Oklahoma law if you are carrying a firearm then you cannot enter an establishment who's primary business is selling alcohol. This means that if you are in a restaurant that has a bar area you should not enter that area. Carrying a firearm in an area of a restuarant where food is being consumed and is the primary business is legal.
The penalty for carrying a fiream into an establishment that sells alcohol as their primary business is a felony with up to 2 years in prison.
21 O.S. 1272.1Constitutional carry
YES
Constitutional carry was signed into law on February 27, 2019 by Governor Kevin Stitt. However, it does not become effective until November 1, 2019.
"The right of a citizen to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person, or property, or in aid of the civil power, when thereunto legally summoned, shall never be prohibited, but nothing herein contained shall prevent the legislature from regulating the carrying of weapons."
Off-limit statutes
A. It shall be unlawful for any person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to carry any concealed or unconcealed handgun into any of the following places:
- Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, state or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public;
- Any courthouse, courtroom, prison, jail, detention facility or any facility used to process, hold or house arrested persons, prisoners or persons alleged delinquent or adjudicated delinquent, except as provided in Section 21 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
- Any public or private elementary or public or private secondary school, except as provided in subsection C of this section;
- Any publicly owned or operated sports arena or venue during a professional sporting event, unless allowed by the event holder;
- Any place where gambling is authorized by law, unless allowed by the property owner; and
- Any other place specifically prohibited by law.
B. For purposes of subsection A of this section, the prohibited place does not include and specifically excludes the following property:
- Any property set aside for the use or parking of any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, by a city, town, county, state or federal governmental authority;
- Any property set aside for the use or parking of any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, which is open to the public or by any entity engaged in gambling authorized by law;
- Any property adjacent to a structure, building or office space in which concealed or unconcealed weapons are prohibited by the provisions of this section;
- Any property designated by a city, town, county or state governmental authority as a park, recreational area, wildlife refuge, wildlife management area or fairgrounds; provided, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize any entry by a person in possession of a concealed or unconcealed handgun into any structure, building or office space which is specifically prohibited by the provisions of subsection A of this section and
- Any property set aside by a public or private elementary or secondary school for the use or parking of any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended; provided, however, the handgun shall be stored and hidden from view in a locked motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is left unattended on school property.
Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection or subsection C of this section shall be construed to authorize or allow any person in control of any place described subsection A of this section to establish any policy or rule that has the effect of prohibiting any person in lawful possession of a handgun license from possession of a handgun allowable under such license in places described in this subsection.
C. A concealed or unconcealed weapon may be carried onto private school property or in any school bus or motor vehicle used by any private school for transportation of students or teachers by a person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided a policy has been adopted by the governing entity of the private school that authorizes the carrying and possession of a weapon on private school property or in any school bus or motor vehicle used by a private school. Except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, a governing entity of a private school that adopts a policy which authorizes the possession of a weapon on private school property, a school bus or motor vehicle used by the private school shall be immune from liability for any injuries arising from the adoption of the policy. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to claims pursuant to the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act.
D. Notwithstanding paragraph 3 of subsection A of this section, a board of education of a school district may adopt a policy pursuant to Section 5-149.2 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes to authorize the carrying of a handgun onto school property by school personnel specifically designated by the board of education, provided such personnel …
E. Any person violating the provisions of paragraphs 2 or 3 of subsection A of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). A person violating any other provision of subsection A of this section may be denied entrance onto the property or removed from the property. If the person refuses to leave the property and a peace officer is summoned, the person may be issued a citation for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
F. No person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be authorized to carry the handgun into or upon any college, university or technology center school property, except as provided in this subsection. For purposes of this subsection, the following property shall not be construed as prohibited for persons having a valid handgun license:
- Any property set aside for the use or parking of any motor vehicle, whether attended or unattended, provided the handgun is carried or stored as required by law and the handgun is not removed from the motor vehicle without the prior consent of the college or university president or technology center school administrator while the motor vehicle is on any college, university or technology center school property;
- Any property authorized for possession or use of handguns by college, university or technology center school policy; and
- Any property authorized by the written consent of the college or university president or technology center school administrator, provided the written consent is carried with the handgun and the valid handgun license while on college, university or technology center school property.
The college, university or technology center school may notify the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within ten (10) days of a violation of any provision of this subsection by a licensee. Upon receipt of a written notification of violation, the Bureau shall give a reasonable notice to the licensee and hold a hearing. At the hearing, upon a determination that the licensee has violated any provision of this subsection, the licensee may be subject to an administrative fine of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) and may have the handgun license suspended for three (3) months. Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection shall be construed to authorize or allow any college, university or technology center school to establish any policy or rule that has the effect of prohibiting any person in lawful possession of a handgun license from possession of a handgun allowable under such license in places described in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this subsection. Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of any college, university or technology center school in this state from taking administrative action against any student for any violation of any provision of this subsection.
G. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any peace officer or to any person authorized by law to carry a pistol in the course of employment. District judges, associate district judges, and special district judges, who are in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and whose names appear on a list maintained by the Administrative Director of the Courts, when acting in the course and scope of employment within the courthouses of this state. H. For the purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" means any automobile, truck, minivan or, sports utility vehicle or motorcycle as such term is defined in Section 1-135 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, equipped with a locked accessory container within or affixed to the motorcycle.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession on any public or private school property or while in any school bus or vehicle used by any school for transportation of students or teachers any firearm or weapon designated in Section 1272 of this title, except as provided in subsection C of this section or as otherwise authorized by law.
B. For purposes of this section:
- "School property" means any publicly owned property held for purposes of elementary, secondary or vocational-technical education, and shall not include property owned by public school districts or where such property is leased or rented to an individual or corporation and used for purposes other than educational;
- "Private school" means a school that offers a course of instruction for students in one or more grades from prekindergarten through grade twelve and is not operated by a governmental entity; and
- "Motor vehicle" means any automobile, truck, minivan or sports utility vehicle.
C. Firearms and weapons are allowed on school property and deemed not in violation of subsection A of this section as follows:
- A gun or knife designed for hunting or fishing purposes kept in a privately owned vehicle and properly displayed or stored as required by law, provided such vehicle containing said gun or knife is driven onto school property only to transport a student to and from school and such vehicle does not remain unattended on school property;
- A gun or knife used for the purposes of participating in the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation certified hunter training education course or any other hunting, fishing, safety or firearms training courses, or a recognized firearms sports event, team shooting program or competition, or living history reenactment, provided the course or event is approved by the principal or chief administrator of the school where the course or event is offered, and provided the weapon is properly displayed or stored as required by law pending participation in the course, event, program or competition;
- Weapons in the possession of any peace officer or other person authorized by law to possess a weapon in the performance of his or her duties and responsibilities;
- A concealed or unconcealed weapon carried onto private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by any private school for transportation of students or teachers by a person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided a policy has been adopted by the governing entity of the private school that authorizes the possession of a weapon on private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by a private school. Except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, a governing entity of a private school that adopts a policy which authorizes the possession of a weapon on private school property, a school bus or vehicle used by the private school shall be immune from liability for any injuries arising from the adoption of the policy. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to claims pursuant to the Workers' Compensation Code;
- A gun, knife, bayonet or other weapon in the possession of a member of a veterans group, the national guard, active military, the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) or Junior ROTC, in order to participate in a ceremony, assembly or educational program approved by the principal or chief administrator of a school or school district where the ceremony, assembly or educational program is being held; provided, however, the gun or other weapon that uses projectiles is not loaded and is inoperable at all times while on school property;
- A handgun carried in a motor vehicle pursuant to a valid handgun license authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act onto property set aside by a public or private elementary or secondary school for the use or parking of any vehicle; provided, however, said handgun shall be stored and hidden from view in a locked motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is left unattended on school property; and
- A handgun carried onto public school property by school personnel who have been designated by the board of education, provided such personnel either:
- a. possess a valid armed security guard license as provided for in Section 1750.1 et seq. of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or
- b. hold a valid reserve peace officer certification as provided for in Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, If a policy has been adopted by the board of education of the school district that authorizes the carrying of a handgun onto public school property by such personnel. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to restrict authority granted elsewhere in law to carry firearms.
D. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or possess any weapon designated in Section 1272 of this title in any establishment where low-point beer, as defined by Section 163.2 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or alcoholic beverages, as defined by Section 506 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes, are consumed. This provision shall not apply to a peace officer, as defined in Section 99 of this title, or to private investigators with a firearms authorization when acting in the scope and course of employment, and shall not apply to an owner or proprietor of the establishment having a pistol, rifle, or shotgun on the premises. Provided however, a person possessing a valid concealed handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma SelfDefense Act, Section 1290.1 et seq. of this title may carry the concealed handgun into any restaurant or other establishment licensed to dispense low-point beer or alcoholic beverages where the sale of low-point beer or alcoholic beverages does not constitute the primary purpose of the business.
Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or another provision of law, it shall be unlawful to transport a loaded pistol, rifle or shotgun in a land borne motor vehicle over a public highway or roadway. However, a rifle or shotgun may be transported clip or magazine loaded and not chamber loaded when transported in an exterior locked compartment of the vehicle or trunk of the vehicle or in the interior compartment of the vehicle notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1289.7 of this title when the person is in possession of a valid handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.15 of this title. Any person who is the operator of a vehicle or is a passenger in any vehicle wherein another person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to carry a handgun, concealed or unconcealed, and is carrying a handgun or has a handgun or rifle or shotgun in such vehicle shall not be deemed in violation of the provisions of this section provided the licensee is in or near the vehicle.
Other CCW statutes
The State of Oklahoma hereby recognizes any valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permit, valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title or license issued by another state, or if the state is a nonpermitting carry state, this state shall reciprocate under the permitting law of that state.
- A. Any person entering this state in possession of a firearm authorized for concealed or unconcealed carry upon the authority and license of another state or a valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title is authorized to continue to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm and license in this state; provided the license from the other state or valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title remains valid. The firearm must either be carried unconcealed or concealed and upon coming in contact with any peace officer of this state, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to a valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permit or, license or a valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title issued in another state.
- B. Any person entering this state in possession of a firearm authorized for concealed carry upon the authority of a state that is a nonpermitted carry state and the person is in compliance with the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the person is authorized to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm in this state. The firearm must be carried fully concealed or unconcealed and upon coming in contact with any peace officer of this state, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to the nonpermitting laws of the state in which he or she is a legal resident. The person shall present proper identification by a valid photo ID as proof that he or she is a legal resident in such a non-permitting state. The Department of Public Safety shall keep a current list of non-permitting states for law enforcement officers to confirm that a state is nonpermitting.
A. Except as otherwise prohibited by law, an eligible person shall have authority to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun in this state when
2. The person is twenty-one (21) years of age or older, and is either:
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- a. active military, or
- b. a member of the Reserve or National Guard to include Drill Status Guard and Reserve, Active Guard Reserves or Military Technicians, and presents a valid military identification card that shall be considered a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
C. The person shall be required to have possession of his or her valid handgun license or valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in this section and a valid Oklahoma driver license or an Oklahoma State photo identification at all times when in possession of an authorized pistol.
The following requirements shall apply to any person making application to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The person must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States;
2. Establish a residency, possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, and physically maintains a residence in this state or to any person, including the spouse of such person, who has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where such person and spouse of such person claim residency;
3. Be at least:
- a. twenty-one (21) years of age, or
- b. eighteen (18) years of age but not yet twenty-one (21) years of age and the person is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the Reserves or National Guard, or the person was discharged under honorable conditions from the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard;
4. Complete a firearms safety and training course and demonstrate competence and qualifications with the type of pistol to be carried by the person as provided in Section 1290.14 of this title, and submit proof of training and qualification or an exemption for training and qualification as authorized by Section 1290.14 of this title;
5. Submit the required fee and complete the application process as provided in Section 1290.12 of this title; and
6. Comply in good faith with the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
The processing fee shall not be refundable in the event of a denial of a handgun license or any suspension or revocation subsequent to the issuance of a license. Persons making application for a firearms instructor shall not be required to pay the application fee as provided in this section, but shall be required to pay the costs provided in paragraphs 6 and 8 of this subsection;
Any concealed or unconcealed handgun when carried in a manner authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and when loaded with any ammunition which is either a restricted bullet as defined by Section 1289.19 of this title or is larger than .45 caliber or is otherwise prohibited by law shall be deemed a prohibited weapon for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be punished for a criminal offense as provided by Section 1272 of this title or any other applicable provision of law. In addition to any criminal prosecution for a violation of the provisions of this section, the licensee shall be subject to an administrative fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section
C. A property owner, tenant, employer, place of worship or business entity may prohibit any person from carrying a concealed or unconcealed firearm on the property. If the building or property is open to the public, the property owner, tenant, employer, place of worship or business entity shall post signs on or about the property stating such prohibition.
D. The carrying of a concealed or unconcealed firearm by a person who has been issued a handgun license on property that has signs prohibiting the carrying of firearms shall not be deemed a criminal act but may subject the person to being denied entrance onto the property or removed from the property. If the person refuses to leave the property and a peace officer is summoned, the person may be issued a citation for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). “Handgunlaw.us highly recommends that you not enter a place that is posted "No Firearms" no matter what the state laws read/mean on signage. We recommend you print out the No Guns = No Money Cards and give one to the owner of the establishment that has the signage." As responsible gun owners and upholders of the 2nd Amendment we should also honor the rights of property owners to control their own property even if we disagree with them.”
C. The person shall be required to have possession of his or her valid handgun license or valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in this section and a valid Oklahoma driver license or an Oklahoma State photo identification at all times when in possession of an authorized pistol……
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to identify the fact that the person is in actual possession of a concealed or unconcealed handgun pursuant to the authority of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act when the person comes into contact with any law enforcement officer of this state or its political subdivisions or a federal law enforcement officer during the course of any arrest, detainment, or routine traffic stop. Said identification to the law enforcement officer shall be made at the first opportunity. No person shall be required to identify himself or herself as a handgun licensee when no handgun is in the possession of the person or in any vehicle in which the person is driving or is a passenger. Any violation of the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
F. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a law enforcement officer to inspect any weapon properly concealed or unconcealed without probable cause that a crime has been committed.
Any person, except a convicted felon, may transport in a motor vehicle a rifle, shotgun or pistol, open and unloaded, at any time. For purposes of this section "open" means the firearm is transported in plain view, in a case designed for carrying firearms, which case is wholly or partially visible, in a gun rack mounted in the vehicle, in an exterior locked compartment or a trunk of a vehicle.
Any person, except a convicted felon, may transport in a motor vehicle a rifle or shotgun concealed behind a seat of the vehicle or within the interior of the vehicle provided the rifle or shotgun is not clip, magazine or chamber loaded. The authority to transport a clip or magazine loaded rifle or shotgun shall be pursuant to Section 1289.13 of this title.
Any person who is the operator of a vehicle or is a passenger in any vehicle wherein another person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to carry a handgun, concealed or unconcealed, and is carrying a handgun or has the handgun in such vehicle, shall not be deemed in violation of the provisions of this section provided the licensee is in or near the vehicle.
A. As Used In the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act:
- "Concealed handgun" means a loaded or unloaded pistol or handgun not openly visible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person;
- "Pistol" means any derringer, revolver or semiautomatic firearm which:
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- a. has an overall barrel or barrels length of less than sixteen (16) inches,
- b. is capable of discharging single or multiple projectiles from a single round of ammunition composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury,
- c. can be held and fired by the use of one or both hands, and
- d. uses a combustible propellant charge to propel the projectile or projectiles.
B. The definition of pistol or handgun for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not apply to imitation pistols, flare guns, underwater fishing guns or blank pistols
2. "Unconcealed handgun" or "open carry" means a loaded or unloaded pistol or handgun carried upon the person in a holster where the firearm is visible, or carried upon the person using a scabbard, sling or case designed for carrying firearms
A. A handgun license when issued shall authorize the person to whom the license is issued to carry a loaded or unloaded handgun, concealed or unconcealed, as authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma SelfDefense Act, and any future modifications thereto.
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1. The State Legislature hereby occupies and preempts the entire field of legislation in this state touching in any way firearms, knives, components, ammunition, and supplies to the complete exclusion of any order, ordinance, or regulation by any municipality or other political subdivision of this state. Any existing or future orders, ordinances, or regulations in this field, except as provided for in paragraph 2 of this subsection and subsection C of this section, are null and void.
2. A municipality may adopt any ordinance:
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- a. relating to the discharge of firearms within the jurisdiction of the municipality, and
- b. allowing the municipality to issue a traffic citation for transporting a firearm improperly as provided for in Section 1289.13A of this title, provided however, that penalties contained for violation of any ordinance enacted pursuant to the provisions of this subparagraph shall not exceed the penalties established in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
3. As provided in the preemption provisions of this section, the otherwise lawful open carrying of a handgun under the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not be punishable by any municipality or other political subdivision of this state as disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace or similar offense against public order.
4. A public or private school may create a policy regulating the possession of knives by students on school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by the school for purposes of transportation. B. No municipality or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt any order, ordinance, or regulation concerning in any way the sale, purchase, purchase delay, transfer, ownership, use, keeping, possession, carrying, bearing, transportation, licensing, permit, registration, taxation other than sales and compensating use taxes, or other controls on firearms, knives, components, ammunition, and supplies.
C. Except as hereinafter provided, this section shall not prohibit any order, ordinance, or regulation by any municipality concerning the confiscation of property used in violation of the ordinances of the municipality as provided for in Section 28-121 of Title 11 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Provided, however, no municipal ordinance relating to transporting a firearm or knife improperly may include a provision for confiscation of property.
D. When a person's rights pursuant to the protection of the preemption provisions of this section have been violated, the person shall have the right to bring a civil action against the persons, municipality, and political
subdivision jointly and severally for injunctive relief or monetary damages or both.
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Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Contact
Address 6600 North Harvey Place
CityOklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone (405) 879-2690
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Applications for a SDA License are ussually processed within 60 - 90 days.
Comments
Can I at the age of 18 transport a rifle or handgun from my home to a shooting range?
Anyone ever consider updating this page? The information contained here is outdated and useless.
Ive asked that too….. guess nobody cAres.
Is it legal to ccw while wearing a mask (covid)?
By the way the law reads, wearing a mask when in possession of a gun is considered in the act of committing a felony. Feds say that you can get up to 30 years in prison, forfeit all guns, licenses and the ability to purchase a weapon.
In Oklahoma it is. It varies by state.
yes, it is only illegal to carry wearing a mask if you have the intent upon committing a crime or in the actual commission of a crime or trying to get away after committing a crime
Can you have a conceal carry license at 18 or own a handgun at 18
@ Daniel – In Oklahoma, you must have previous or current military experience in order to legally own a handgun and/or concealed carry license at 18 years old.
no, Federal law prohibits an individual from purchasing a pistol or revolver until they have reached the age of 21. OK has made the exception that if you are in the armed forces, either active duty or reserve or the nasty guard then you may carry at age 18. Hope this helps
How long do i have to live in Oklahoma before applying for permit.
@ Don – You’re not required to live in Oklahoma for any particular amount of time, but an Oklahoma ID card or Oklahoma driver’s license is required to get a permit.
Ok so what about a marijuana charge from years ago?
@ Blake – A marijuana charge from years ago would only hurt if it was a felony charge.
10 year waiting period for simple possession. Provided there has not been any other convictions since that time and also if you sought treatment for substance abuse there is a mandatory 3 year waiting period before you can apply for your license
Y’all gonna update the Oklahoma gun laws page anytime soon? It’s been nearly a year since it was last messed with. It’s also been over four months since our constitutional carry began. Would love to know the law changes, especially in our reciprocity.
Constitutional carry is not mentioned in the title 21 SDA booklet of laws. it is my understanding that each district, (sheriffs office and or municipal police, have the latitude to interpret the law they way they wish. There is no consistency.
Looking at attending a university in Oklahoma for my graduate degree and I’m curious what are the laws on carrying on campus if you are licensed to carry?
@ Harleyman – Oklahoma doesn’t have a particular law against carrying on a college university campus, but does have a law against carrying on any public or private elementary or public or private secondary (high)school. HOWEVER, most US colleges have declared their buildings as “gun-free” zones, which means signs are posted on the entrances specifying that guns are not permitted in the building.
This is not correct – it is illegal to carry on college campuses in Oklahoma.
Campus carry in Oklahoma is not legal unless you have expressed written permission from the University President. Fat Chance. But not for long. Campus carry legislation is a top legislative priority for the conservative side of the Republican Caucus. It has been introduced frequently but not taken up because constitutional carry has been higher up on the priority list. Now that constitutional carry has been signed into law in OK, campus carry (as well as Capitol Carry) is on the move.
at this time you cannot carry onto a campus, but, you can leave it in your car, locked up, out of sight. Good Luck!
I have bought a gun legally, went to a concealed carry class but got a dui shortly after. Am not felon amd.have paid off all fines.. Can i carry my pistol qhen this law is enacted? And how can i carry it in my truck?
one dui does not make a felony unless it was an aggravated DUI or you blew twice the legal limit. if it was a felony conviction you will have to forfeit your license and then go through the process of getting a pardon. Well worth the time and money.
Does OK’s definition of “unloaded” mean empty chamber w/ full magazine?
for a rifle yes
I currently have a permit to carry in California but will be jumping on the wagon train out of the state and coming to Oklahoma next month. I know I will have to apply for a permit in Oklahoma as I will be doing interstate travel, Is there an exemption to the firearms training and background checks since I have already done them in California or do I have to do them over again in Oklahoma?
I had one that was valid in TX and I had to do everything over again in OK
No you will have to go through all classes and training in oklahoma to get a permit but come nov 1st we will be a constitutional carry state
Still need a license as of now. Had a Army guy in the SDA class I took and brought up, going through the military there was a lot of paper work involved in the process. And much less hassle just to take the class
I’m from WA state and have a CCP. However, I also have a permanent resident green card since 1989. I’m in the process of becoming a US citizen, hopefully before the 2020 elections. I maybe moving to OK state to get far, far away from the communist ways in WA. At the moment, my WA CCP is honored in OK state. If I move to Oklahoma, would I have the same rights to a CCP as I have now in the state of WA?
As long as you can pass an OSBI background check. As of November 1, 2019 Oklahoma will become a constitutional carry state which means no permit of any kind will be required as long as the firearm meets state and federal regulations . Tax stamps are required here.
If I get a medical marijuana card wil jeopardize my Ok concealed carry license?
Yes as it stands you can not have a permit if you have a MMC . or anyone that lives in your home. But that is being challenged. In the courts
Actually according to Oklahoma gun laws you can live with a person with an MMC but you yourself would be in violation & required by law to surrender your SDA license to the OSBI once you yourself is awarded an MMC.
That’s been taken care of. Contact Don Spencer of the OK2A association for more info.
Yes
Yes it will.
absolutely, pot is still considered a schedule one drug, which is from the feds, it is not only illegal to have a conceal carry license it is ILLEGAL TO OWN A FIREARM. This is a felony. figure out what is most important and give the other up.
the permit fee ‘s go from 10 dollars all the way to 340 dollars depending on the state wow
what a wide difference on the poor but law abiding citizen with all the criminals out there packing daily
what are the caliber restrictions with the new Constitutional Carry Law in Oklahoma ? ? is it still nothing larger than a .45 ?
There are no weapon or caliber restrictions with exception of the same that would prohibit ownership.
Yes nothing larger than .45 or with barrel longer than normal
yes, 45 caliber is the largest you can carry. there is a reason which involves aviation flight safety which almost NO BODY knows about.
There is an error above. OSBI processes and issues the licenses. Initial submission is taken to local sheriff and you are then fingerprinted, but it goes on to OSBI.
How about places where liquor are sold, like restaurants ?
The rule is 51% —if a restaurant’s/business revenue is 51% or more then you cannot carry, if less, then you can. However, there are prohibitions about being intoxicated as well.
51% from alcohol sales then no; if less than 51% of alcohol sales then okay.
The main revenue source must not be from alcohol sales, and cannot be taken into the liquor areas. Meaning you can take it into a restaurant that serves drinks, but cannot take it into the bar area.
Going to visit OK Havre TX permit What places are statutorily off limits? Hotels? Horse track?
Thanks
So since im not felon and i had been charged for a gun before all this and plead gulity to it and had it misdermeters can i get a gun if it expunged
Are you able to both Conceal and Open Carry with a Oklahoma CCW permit?
YES, IT COVERS BOTH. AS OF NOVEMBER 1ST. 2019 OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS WILL NO LONGER REQUIRE A CARRY PERMIT TO CONCEALED OR OPEN CARRY. CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY WAS SIGNED INTO LAW 02.27.2019
Wrong. It was passsd but they can not conceal it. It’s strictly open carry.
With permit-less carry passing, you can conceal carry as well.
its both Sir
whats the fine for carrying early like now
I live in Missouri and I read somewhere that Oklahoma will honor my constitutional carry as long as I have a valid id. Is that true? I lost the link and can’t find any info on it anywhere else.
Yes it is. However, I always recommend checking with the Law Enforcement Agency responsible for CCW in the state you’re traveling to. Here in Oklahoma, that’s the OSBI:
405-848-6724
Can we now open carry without a permit?
Yes. It cleared house vote last night
As long as you legally own that firearm. You do not need training and/or a permit to open carry.
No it’s not a law yet don’t listen Cameron. He’s from MDA and is trying to get you arrested.
Not until November 1st of this year. It will become a law then. As long as you’re not a felon you will be able to open carry. Don’t listen to Cameron. It is not a law yet. 8 more months then you’ll be aloud to do so.
with all these insane people shooting I am almost ready to pay money to but it take 3 months to process so that’s definitely a wast of money
Is it legal to have shotgun shells in arm rest and unloaded shotgun(opened shaft) in the truck
This was dated September 16, 2018. ” Except where otherwise permitted by law, Oklahoma prohibits the transportation of a loaded handgun, rifle or shotgun in a “landborne” motor vehicle over a public highway or roadway. However, any person (except a convicted felon) may transport a rifle or shotgun clip or magazine loaded (not chamber loaded) if it is in an exterior locked compartment of the vehicle, in the trunk, or in the interior compartment of the vehicle. Any person (except a convicted felon) May transport a rifle or shotgun in a motor vehicle if the firearm is concealed behind a seat or within the interior of the vehicle, and it and is not clip, magazine or chamber loaded. Furthermore, any person except a (convicted felon) may transport a rifle, shotgun or handgun, unloaded and open (meaning in plain view, a firearm case, a gun rack, an exterior locked compartment, or trunk) in a motor vehicle at any time.
My wife did her CHL training in texas but we’re residents of oklahoma. Can she get her oklahoma CHL issued with her texas training certification?
TX and OK have reciprocity so she can use hers there but she can’t get her CHL there unless she takes the class over. This was based on early 2018 laws.
So I see that it says you can’t carry in WMA but I talked to a local game warden and he said as long as you have a license you can
You can carry in a state WMA, with a CCW permit. You have to scroll the state hunting regs to find it as the general rule says no loaded firearms in vehicles , etc. The WMAs have lots of restrictions, like you cannot even drive through unless you have a hunting or fishing license or buy a conservation permit. I have met with Game Wardens many times, and as required immediately disclose I am carrying. They check my hunting license but I do not every recall them asking for the CCW permit. It’s no big deal here.
I have a license out of TX. Can I still carry with one in the chamber?
Yes. Oklahoma honors TX CCW. And, why would you NOT have one in the chamber?
Coming to visit my son in Okla. I live in Ga. I do have a CCW for the state of Ga. Will I be braking the law if I visit and have it in my vehicle.
each state shares and honors arcoss boader CCW
There are a few exceptions, Massachusetts does not accept Oklahoma nor does California. Be sure to do your research before traveling.
Oklahoma does honor GA’s CCW. Remember to notify officers immediately and carry your CCW license while carrying.
Going to move to Oklahoma in 6 months or so, Will a retired police ID qualify as an exemption?
Contact CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement, Education, and Training) about getting a retired law enforcement officer permit. I have one.
Barry you might look into LEOSA as well. According to LEOSA, as long as you meet the qualifications as either active Law Enforcement or Retired Law Enforcement, you are allowed by federal law to carry concealed in any state or jurisdiction, irregardless of any local or state law. I would, however, be mindful of NJ and their ‘interpretation’ of LEOSA, lol.
LEOSA says your retired ID, plus proof that you have qualified within the last 12 months, allows you to carry in any state and preempts state laws. CLEET told me just to contact the local PD and they could give me a list of approved instructors. They must be certified law enforcement firearms instructor. Also, I do not believe that CLEET issues retired credentials to out of state officers, but I could be wrong.
Is Oklahoma a state that requires a serial number on the handgun
I believe that it’s extremely illegal to have any firearm with no S/N on it in every state
Hum, there are homebrew firearms made from plastic that don’t require a serial number.
80% lowers do not require a serial number. However, once it is capable of firing ammunition, you are required by federal law to get a SN issued for that weapon.
It is my understanding that a home made gun does not require a serial number. I’m not talking about a receiver you order online and build in to a gun, I’m talking about a home made gun.
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/does-individual-need-license-make-firearm-personal-use
No, a license is not required to make a firearm solely for personal use. However, a license is required to manufacture firearms for sale or distribution. The law prohibits a person from assembling a non–sporting semiautomatic rifle or shotgun from 10 or more imported parts, as well as firearms that cannot be detected by metal detectors or x–ray machines. In addition, the making of an NFA firearm requires a tax payment and advance approval by ATF.
[18 U.S.C. 922(o), (p) and (r); 26 U.S.C. 5822; 27 CFR 478.39, 479.62 and 479.105]
Wrong
It’s a federal law to have a SN on a handgun.
Actually, there are lots of old firearms that came without serial numbers. State law may require a serial number but federal does not. It is a federal crime to remove a serial number.
I have a CCW permit from North Carolina, is that considered to be “permit/license” to carry loaded in a vehicle?
Yes
Does anyone know if I can get a permit in Oklahoma at Page Firearms? Are they still open? I called and nobody answered.. http://pagefirearmstrainingllc.com/
OK CCW law is racist, all other states in the lower 48 permit Green Card holders to have a CCW. The handful of legal permanent residents in the USA are more heavily vetted than FBI agents; I will just bring my Tennessee permit with me. Mary Fallin may be a RINO, very endangered species in US politics; suggest y’all vote for Bernie, at least he is an honest communist
Does anyone want anyone out there that doesn’t have any clue as to what they are doing w/a gun to be carrying? I believe that a training course should be in place. Something that proves that that person has had training on that particular gun & the laws that one should know. If this was a part of that bill, just maybe Fallin would have signed. W/o any training, that law would have been stupid to start with in the first place! I’m still in wonder that others would want dumb &/or ignorant people carrying a handgun? REALLY? To know when to pull & when not to? Ignorance is not a good quality w/a handgun! Just think about it. I’d want that person beside me to know what they are doing w/that thing! If it comes w/instructions, they need to be read & understood, with someone w/a certificate for training, (that they’ve completed!), would have made that bill a bit stronger.
I have a hard time trying to understand why anyone would have tried to put through a bill like that one w/o any training courses to be taken to make sure that each that is carrying knows the how to & what to do.
Nuph said. I thank everyone for their time & patience w/an old fart!
Zeddicuss
Last I checked we have a Republic. Not a Democracy. Do some research on the difference
The Government we have is a Democracy, did you not Vote. If Hillary Clinton were to become President some day, then you can say we have a Republic.
Apparently you didn’t do the research. David is correct; we are and have been a Constitutional Republic since the Constitution was signed and put into effect. You are also incorrect about Hillary Clinton; she would have tried to form a dictatorship.
Isn’t dictatorship what we have with donald
Obama was the dictator who ruled through presidential fiat (executive order) whenever he could. Donald’s been taking away Obama’s dumb executive orders and taking government restrictions off our backs. It doesn’t get any less dictatorial than that.
Umm, no. Are you allowed to go to work & keep your wages? YES Is there a time that you must be inside? NO Can the government come & move in w/o your permission? NO Are you still allowed to own weapons? YES Do you still have the ability to make comments like you did? YES = PRETTY FAR OFF FROM A DICTATORSHIP!
Nah that’s just straight sheer hell!
That isn’t racist at all. The law applies equally to all persons of all races who do not have citizenship. England, Somalia, Nicaragua, Russia, China…if you aren’t a citizen, then you’re not getting issued a CCW permit.
Anyone notice how the definition of racism is constantly misconstrued?
Did Oklahoma just pass a Constitutional Carry Law? Im asking on 26April 2018.
The bill must be approved by the Senate next week and then Mary Fallin must sign it before it becomes law. (as for today)
What is the process to overturn Fallin’s veto?
It is now waiting the Governors signature.
If the Governor signs it, it may not be immediately a law so you need to check the effective date on this when she signs it
If she signs it the new rule will go into effect Nov. 1
It was vetoed
It was vetoed