HB1936 Summary

• Reduces handgun license application fees from $100 to $25 for Oklahoma residents and $50 for nonresidents, and renewal fees from $85 to $25 for residents or $50 for nonresidents.

• Eliminates fingerprint submission requirements and instead uses the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for background checks on both new applications and renewals.

• Requires nonresident applicants to complete a firearms safety and training course meeting Oklahoma standards, and requires firearms instructors to verify applicant identity before issuing course completion certificates.

• Modifies application procedures to allow online renewal submissions and removes the requirement for sheriffs to take fingerprints and conduct preliminary investigations; streamlines background check processes.

• Repeals sections related to mandatory preclusions and temporary license provisions, and becomes effective August 1, 2015 with an emergency declaration.