Bill > HB2597

This bill makes several changes to Oklahoma's laws regarding the carrying and transportation of firearms. The key provisions are: 1) Adds an exception to the law prohibiting the carrying of firearms, allowing persons 21 years of age or older, or younger persons who are members/veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, to carry firearms concealed or unconcealed without a license, unless they have been convicted of certain violent offenses. 2) Allows persons to transport rifles, shotguns, and pistols, whether loaded or unloaded, in motor vehicles without a license, as long as they are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms. 3) Clarifies that the availability of a handgun license under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act does not prohibit the lawful transport or carrying of a handgun or pistol without a license as otherwise permitted by law. 4) Makes various other technical and conforming changes to the state's firearms laws. The bill is designed to expand the ability of individuals to legally carry and transport firearms in Oklahoma, while still maintaining some restrictions for certain convicted offenders.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2597&Session=1900