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OK HB3131
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Josh Cockroft
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AI Summary
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Amends the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to add "reserve" law enforcement officers to the list of individuals exempt from training and qualification course requirements for handgun licenses.
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Reserve officers of Oklahoma state, political subdivisions, or the federal government are now treated the same as active duty law enforcement officers regarding exemptions.
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Persons applying for exemptions under certain categories (retired officers, military veterans, out-of-state peace officers, and CLEET-certified personnel) may still be required to complete the classroom portion of the training course.
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CLEET shall establish proof requirements for exemptions and may charge a fee not to exceed $5.00 for processing exemption certificates, which must be submitted with handgun license applications.
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Takes effect November 1, 2016; Committee on Public Safety recommended passage on February 25, 2016.
Legislative Description
Firearms; exempting reserve law enforcement officers from training and qualification course requirements for handgun licenses; effective date.
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Public Safety Committee
2/25/2016