OK HB2834

Adds an explicit self-defense exception to Oklahoma's felony pointing firearms statute, making it lawful to point a firearm at another person in self-defense situations

Expands the definition of "defensive force" to include pointing a weapon at a perpetrator to thwart, stop, or deter a forcible felony or attempted forcible felony

Clarifies that pointing a weapon in self-defense to prevent a forcible felony does not constitute a criminal act

Changes terminology from "pistol" to "weapon" in provisions stating that persons using defensive force under the statute are not required to hold any license

Adds a statutory definition for "dwelling" to include any building or conveyance with a roof designed for occupancy, including tents and porches; effective date November 1, 2016