SB1733 Summary: Oklahoma Self-Defense Act Amendments

• Expands handgun carrying authority to include both concealed and unconcealed carry, allowing licensed individuals to carry handguns openly in belt or shoulder holsters in addition to concealed carry.

• Clarifies license terminology and scope by removing "concealed" from license descriptions and updating references throughout statutes to reflect that licenses authorize both concealed and unconcealed carry of handguns.

• Modifies licensing procedures including updating application requirements, clarifying that licensees must display licenses on demand to law enforcement, and establishing procedures for license renewals valid for 5 or 10 years.

• Updates firearm transportation and storage provisions to allow licensed individuals to carry loaded firearms in vehicles and establishes protections for employees storing firearms in vehicles at workplaces.

• Effective date: November 1, 2012 with amendments to multiple sections of Title 21 (firearms) and Title 63 (controlled substances and boating) of Oklahoma Statutes.