Amended SB1556

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I wanted to bring this back up since OK2A has not reported on the amendment introduced for SB1556 and it seems most have lost focus on this bill. While the bill still sits in the Public Safety Committee, Senator Ellis submitted an amendment to SB1556 on 2/7 that clears up the confusing language of this bill. The changes to the SDA are in bold in the quote below. While this bill still requires a resident of Oklahoma to have an Oklahoma CHL, it does not do away with the reciprocity clause.

If this bill does pass, hopefully the bill reducing the costs associated with the CHL application process will pass as well. This will significantly reduce the prohibitive costs that make the other state's licenses so attractive. Anyway, I hope it just dies in committee!!!

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2011, Section 1290.26, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1290.26.

RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT AUTHORITY​

The State of Oklahoma hereby recognizes any valid concealed carry weapons permit or license issued by another state. Any person entering this state in possession of a firearm authorized for concealed carry upon the authority and license of another state is authorized to continue to carry a concealed firearm and license in this state; provided the license from the other state remains valid. The firearm must be carried fully concealed from detection and view, and upon coming in contact with any peace officer of this state, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a concealed firearm pursuant to a valid concealed carry weapons permit or license issued in another state. Any person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older having a valid firearm license from another state who establishes a residence in this state or is a resident of this state shall also have a valid license to carry a concealed handgun as authorized by the Oklahoma Self Defense Act in order to carry a concealed handgun in this state.

SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2012.

 

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I hope this does not pass. It reduces our freedoms by adding more constraints on what you need in order to conceal carry. Kinda makes it like a drivers' license. Driving is a privilege, bearing arms is a God given right.