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This bill modifies Oklahoma's laws regarding firearms carry, making several key changes to where and how firearms can be carried in various public and private spaces. The bill expands firearm carry permissions in some areas while maintaining restrictions in others, such as courthouses, schools, and certain public buildings. Specifically, the bill allows concealed carry of handguns at fairgrounds during state fairs, permits event holders to authorize open carry during certain events, and enables public trusts and nonprofit entities to allow open carry on their properties. The bill also updates provisions related to business owners' rights regarding firearms, clarifying their ability to prohibit firearms on their premises while maintaining protections for individuals transporting firearms in locked vehicles. The law introduces new exceptions for carrying firearms in places like public meetings, substance abuse facilities, and mental health service locations, and provides detailed guidance on where firearms can and cannot be carried by different types of individuals, including elected officials, county employees, and school personnel. Penalties for violation remain relatively modest, with potential fines up to $250 for certain infractions. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving entities time to adjust to the new regulations.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb782&Session=2600