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OK SB1218
OK SB1218Firearms; pointing of weapon; exception; use of physical or deadly force; defensive display of firearms; prohibiting denial of purchase by certain persons; age. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 1279 and 1280, which relate to the crime and related penalties for pointing a weapon; clarifying exception to certain prohibited act; deleting revocation and administrative penalty provisions; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 1289.16 and 1289.25, which relate to the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971; authorizing the pointing of firearms under certain circumstances; making certain acts unlawful; deleting administrative penalty provision; expanding situations that allow for the use of physical or deadly force; allowing for the defensive display of firearms under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; defining terms; prohibiting denial of firearm purchases by certain persons; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws in Oklahoma related to the crime of pointing a weapon, the use of physical or deadly force, and the defensive display of firearms. Key provisions include:
- Clarifying that the prohibition on pointing a weapon does not apply to acts of self-defense or defense of private property, whether or not the person has a valid handgun license.
- Expanding the situations where the use of physical or deadly force is allowed, including in defense of occupied premises and to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.
- Authorizing the defensive display of a firearm or other deadly weapon to protect against the use or attempted use of unlawful physical or deadly force.
- Prohibiting the denial of firearm purchases to persons 18 years of age or older, unless otherwise prohibited by state law.
- Declaring the bill an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (26)
David Bullard (R)*,
Jay Steagall (R)*,
Chris Banning (R),
Micheal Bergstrom (R),
Brad Boles (R),
Sherrie Conley (R),
Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),
Bob Culver (R),
Dean Davis (R),
Scott Fetgatter (R),
Tom Gann (R),
Jessica Garvin (R),
Jim Grego (R),
Warren Hamilton (R),
David Hardin (R),
Justin Humphrey (R),
Shane Jett (R),
Cody Maynard (R),
Kevin McDugle (R),
Jim Olsen (R),
Eric Roberts (R),
David Smith (R),
Clay Staires (R),
Kevin West (R),
Rick West (R),
Danny Williams (R),
Last Action
Coauthored by Senator Hamilton (on 05/14/2024)
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