A motorcycle is now considered a motor vehicle for purposes of carrying a handgun in Oklahoma. The previous law referred to a "vehicle" in some parts of the statute and "motor vehicle" in others. This law ensures uniformity by referring to each (motor) vehicle as a "motor vehicle." Definition Of Motorcycle In Oklahoma A motorcycle in Oklahoma is defined is any motor vehicle … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Concealed Carry – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #24
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Military Gets Handgun License – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #23
In 2017, Oklahoma made it easier for members of the military and some veterans to lawfully carry a handgun. Handgun Carry Military Age Exemption Act Normally, you must be 21 years old to be eligible for a handgun license in Oklahoma. The new law opens up eligibility to people 18 years old but younger than 21 years old who are members or veterans of the United States Armed … [Read more...] about Military Gets Handgun License – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #23
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