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OK HB2427

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sally Kern

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Changes propulsion language from "gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion" to "combustible propellant charge" for consistency

  • Updates "concealed handgun" definition to replace "discernible" with "visible" and "unconcealed handgun" definition to clarify visibility requirements for holsters, scabbards, slings, or cases

  • 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"

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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