Any district or municipal court of record of Oklahoma may now establish and maintain a domestic violence court program. The court will consolidate cases that arise in the context of a domestic violence incident. A "domestic violence court" is a specialized judicial process for domestic matters both civil and criminal in nature that arise out of the same family or domestic … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Court Program – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #27
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Immunity For Business Owners For Weapons While In The Scope Of Employment – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #26
A person, property owner, tenant, employer, holder of an event permit, place of worship, or business entity that doesn't prohibit the carrying of a concealed or unconcealed weapon is immune from liability arising from the carrying of a concealed or unconcealed weapon. The incident must now occur while in the scope of employment. The incident must either happen on the property … [Read more...] about Immunity For Business Owners For Weapons While In The Scope Of Employment – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #26
Handgun Added To Definitions In Self-Defense and Firearms Acts – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #25
Under the Oklahoma Firearms Act, a handgun is now the same thing as a pistol. The definition of those items changed from any firearm capable of discharging a projectile to any firearm capable of discharging single or multiple projectiles from a single round of ammunition. The pistol/handgun must still be composed of any material that may reasonably be expected to be able to … [Read more...] about Handgun Added To Definitions In Self-Defense and Firearms Acts – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #25
Motorcycle Concealed Carry – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #24
A motorcycle is now considered a motor vehicle for purposes of carrying a handgun in Oklahoma. The previous law referred to a "vehicle" in some parts of the statute and "motor vehicle" in others. This law ensures uniformity by referring to each (motor) vehicle as a "motor vehicle." Definition Of Motorcycle In Oklahoma A motorcycle in Oklahoma is defined is any motor vehicle … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Concealed Carry – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #24
Military Gets Handgun License – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #23
In 2017, Oklahoma made it easier for members of the military and some veterans to lawfully carry a handgun. Handgun Carry Military Age Exemption Act Normally, you must be 21 years old to be eligible for a handgun license in Oklahoma. The new law opens up eligibility to people 18 years old but younger than 21 years old who are members or veterans of the United States Armed … [Read more...] about Military Gets Handgun License – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #23