OK HB3180

Eliminates the mandatory firearms safety and training course requirement for obtaining a handgun license under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, making such training optional rather than required

Removes the requirement for applicants to demonstrate competence and qualification with the specific type of pistol they intend to carry before receiving a license

Deletes references to ammunition capacity restrictions and the list of persons exempt from the firearms training course (since training is no longer mandatory)

Retains all other eligibility requirements including age (21, or 18 for military), residency, citizenship/lawful permanent resident status, background checks, fingerprinting, and the $100 application fee

Effective date: November 1, 2026