Someone arrested in Oklahoma for unlawfully carrying a firearm, illegally transporting a firearm, or discharging a firearm no longer has to pay the $150 DNA fee, does not have to provide a DNA sample, and will not have their DNA information entered into CODIS. This fee won't be collected if the person has a valid DNA sample in the OSBI DNA Offender Database at the time of … [Read more...] about Misdemeanors Removed From DNA Fee – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #30
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New Prohibited Areas For Carrying Handguns – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #22
In 2017, Oklahoma added more places where it's unlawful to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun. Carrying a concealed or unconcealed handgun into a courthouse or courtroom is now prohibited. Handguns are also now banned in publicly owned or operated sports arenas or venues during a professional sporting event, unless allowed by the event holder. Also, handguns are banned … [Read more...] about New Prohibited Areas For Carrying Handguns – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #22
Handguns In Courthouses – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #21
Oklahoma now allows elected county officials to carry a concealed handgun in the courthouse if they possess a valid handgun license. However, they may not bring that handgun into a courtroom. There's a similar provision allowing state judges to carry concealed handguns when acting in the course and scope of employment within the courthouses of Oklahoma. There's no similar … [Read more...] about Handguns In Courthouses – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #21
Self-Defense Exception Added To Pointing A Weapon – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #20
In Oklahoma, it's now legal to point a gun at another person in self-defense. This is logical, since it's legal to shoot a person in self-defense. This new law also establishes that a person pointing a weapon at a perpetrator in self-defense or in order to thwart, stop, or deter a forcible felony or attempted forcible felony cannot be guilty of committing a criminal act. The … [Read more...] about Self-Defense Exception Added To Pointing A Weapon – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #20
New Oklahoma Laws In 2016 Part 22 – Legally Carry More Types Of Knives
SB 1159 legalized the carrying of any dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, or sword cane. A bill that went into effect in 2015 legalized the carrying of switchblades. Convicted felons cannot carry firearms, so this law will be useful in allowing them to carry something for self-defense. It also decriminalizes behavior that many people were doing anyway. It's a good way to allow … [Read more...] about New Oklahoma Laws In 2016 Part 22 – Legally Carry More Types Of Knives