House Bill 3054 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma law to permit unloaded rifles and shotguns in parked vehicles on school property, in addition to handguns authorized under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.

• Allows rifles and shotguns to be stored in locked, unattended motor vehicles on school parking areas if properly hidden from view, matching existing handgun requirements.

• Permits private schools to adopt policies authorizing licensed individuals to carry concealed or unconcealed weapons on school property and in school buses, with immunity from liability except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.

• Allows public school boards to designate personnel with armed security guard licenses or reserve peace officer certifications to carry handguns on school property if a policy is adopted.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2016.