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
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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
Military 21 & Older Can Carry Handgun Without Permit – Oklahoma Laws In 2017 #7
Active military personnel, members of the Reserve, and members of the National Guard who are 21 and older may now carry concealed or unconcealed handguns without a handgun permit. This includes members of the Guard and Reserve on drill status, Active Guard Reserves, and Military Technicians. The military ID card is considered a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the … [Read more...] about Military 21 & Older Can Carry Handgun Without Permit – Oklahoma Laws In 2017 #7