HB 1894 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma's Self-Defense Act to allow firearms training course providers to set their own fees for handgun safety and training courses, rather than being capped at $60.

• Requires applicants for concealed or unconcealed handgun licenses to complete an approved firearms safety and training course conducted by CLEET-certified instructors.

• Establishes that the "Firearms Instructors Revolving Fund" collects $100 application and registration fees from firearms instructors to support CLEET's training approval and oversight functions.

• Provides civil liability immunity for the state, firearms instructors, gun range owners, and private property owners allowing lawful firearms activities, except for criminal acts involving firearm discharge.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.