SB 1743 - Landowner's Hunting Freedom Act

• Changes Oklahoma wildlife statute (29 O.S. 2011, Section 5-201) to allow suppressed firearms for hunting on private property owned or controlled by the shooter.

• Exempts landowners and their guests hunting with permission from the prohibition on using sound suppressors when hunting game mammals, game birds, or nongame birds.

• Clarifies that federal National Firearms Act requirements and regulations remain applicable regardless of state hunting exemptions.

• Adds penalty provisions: violations involving suppressed firearms on protected species carry fines of $500-$1,000 and/or up to 1 year imprisonment, with possible hunting license revocation for 1-5 years.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2012.