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OK HB1264

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ken Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to recognize valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permits issued by other states, and reciprocates with nonpermitting carry states.

  • Persons entering Oklahoma with valid out-of-state firearms permits may continue carrying concealed or unconcealed firearms and must disclose possession to peace officers upon contact.

  • Establishes that individuals without felony convictions who are lawfully able to own firearms under Oklahoma Constitution are considered individually licensed and verified by the State of Oklahoma under Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act.

  • Requires persons from nonpermitting states to present valid photo identification proving legal residency in their home state; directs Department of Public Safety to maintain a current list of nonpermitting states for law enforcement.

  • Allows persons age 21 or older with valid out-of-state firearm licenses to apply for Oklahoma handgun licenses immediately upon establishing residency in the state; effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; providing for individual licensure and verification under certain circumstances; effective date.

Public Safety

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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