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OK HB1911

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes switchblade knives and knives with blades that open automatically by hand pressure from Oklahoma's list of prohibited weapons under unlawful carry statutes.

  • Maintains prohibitions on other weapons including pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, daggers, bowie knives, dirk knives, sword canes, blackjacks, loaded canes, billy clubs, hand chains, and metal knuckles.

  • Preserves existing exceptions for hunting, fishing, educational and recreational purposes; weapons authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; peace officers performing official duties; and judges with valid handgun licenses in courthouses.

  • Adds exception allowing carrying and use of firearms and weapons for living history reenactment depicting historical characters, scenes, and events for entertainment, education, or historical documentation.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; deleting certain knives from list of prohibited weapons; effective date.

Public Safety

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/28/2015

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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