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OK HB2427
Bill
Status
3/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sally Kern
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "pistol" or "handgun" in the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971 and Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to clarify that firearms capable of discharging single or multiple projectiles from a single round of ammunition are included
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Changes propulsion language from "gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion" to "combustible propellant charge" for consistency
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Updates "concealed handgun" definition to replace "discernible" with "visible" and "unconcealed handgun" definition to clarify visibility requirements for holsters, scabbards, slings, or cases
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Modifies handgun definition to state firearms "can be held and fired by the use of one or both hands" rather than "designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand"
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Effective date of November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Firearms; modifying certain definitions; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
3/16/2016