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OK HB2994

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Christian

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Firearms Freedom Act" declaring that firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured and retained within Oklahoma borders are exempt from federal regulation under the interstate commerce clause.

  • Requires firearms manufactured or sold in Oklahoma under this act to be clearly stamped with "Made in Oklahoma" on a central metallic part such as the receiver or frame.

  • Exempts the act's provisions from applying to non-portable firearms, firearms with bore diameter greater than 1.5 inches using smokeless powder, exploding projectile ammunition, or firearms discharging multiple primers with one trigger activation.

  • Directs the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to collaborate with an Oklahoma institution of higher education offering a gunsmith curriculum to develop strategies attracting firearms manufacturers to the state.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2010, and applies to firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured and retained in Oklahoma after that date.

Legislative Description

Firearms regulation; creating the Firearms Freedom Act; making certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition exempt from federal law or federal regulation. Effective date.

General Legislation

Last Action

Vetoed 05/18/2010

5/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/15/2010
Public Safety2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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