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Misdemeanors Removed From DNA Fee – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #30
Someone arrested in Oklahoma for unlawfully carrying a firearm, illegally transporting a firearm, or discharging a firearm no longer has to pay the $150 DNA fee, does not have to provide a DNA sample, and will not have their DNA information entered into CODIS. This fee won't be collected if the person has a valid DNA sample in the OSBI DNA Offender Database at the time of … [Read more...] about Misdemeanors Removed From DNA Fee – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #30
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