ENGR. H. B. NO. 2221 - Summary

• Modifies the definition of "concealed handgun" under Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to mean a loaded or unloaded pistol whose presence is not openly discernible to ordinary observation of a reasonable person.

• Permits property owners, tenants, employers, places of worship, and business entities to prohibit carrying of concealed or unconcealed firearms on their property, provided they post signage if the building or property is open to the public.

• Establishes that carrying a firearm on posted property is not a criminal act but allows property owners to deny entrance or remove the person; non-compliance may result in a citation not exceeding $250.00.

• Maintains existing protection that persons cannot be prohibited from transporting and storing firearms in locked vehicles on property set aside for vehicles.

• Provides immunity from liability for property owners, employers, and places of worship that allow individuals (except convicted felons) to carry weapons on their property.