Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 863 — Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying certain registration approval requirements. Effective date.

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The latest revision of Senate Bill 863 simplifies the process for obtaining a handgun license by allowing applicants to complete a firearms safety and training course either in person or through an online option. This change aims to make training more accessible, particularly for those who may have difficulty attending in-person classes. Additionally, the bill eliminates unnecessary paperwork associated with listing specific firearms on application forms, further streamlining the licensing process. These updates are intended to facilitate responsible gun ownership while ensuring that all applicants receive the necessary training.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) 3 SENATE BILL 863 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION February 25, 2025 3 SENATE BILL NO.
Murdock 4 5 6 7 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act;
863 By:
Murdock 5 An Act relating to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act;
SAFETY AND TRAINING COURSE Req.
SAFETY AND TRAINING COURSE A.
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Each applicant for a license to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act must successfully complete a firearms safety and training course in this state conducted by a registered and approved firearms instructor as provided by pursuant to the provisions of this section or from an interactive online firearms safety and training course available SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) electronically via the Internet that is approved and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).
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The applicant must further demonstrate competence and qualification with an authorized pistol to carry as a concealed or unconcealed handgun pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, except certain persons may be exempt from such training requirement as provided by pursuant to the provisions of Section 1290.15 of this title.
Each applicant for a license to carry a concealed or 2 unconcealed handgun pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act must 3 successfully complete a firearms safety and training course in this state conducted by a registered and approved firearms instructor as 5 provided by pursuant to the provisions of this section or from an 6 interactive online firearms safety and training course available 7 electronically via the Internet that is approved and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).
The 9 applicant must further demonstrate competence and qualification with an authorized pistol to carry as a concealed or unconcealed handgun pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, except certain persons may be exempt from such training requirement as provided by pursuant to the provisions of Section 1290.15 of this title.
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Firearms instructor training conducted by one of the following entities:
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Firearms instructor training conducted by one of the 2 following entities:
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National Rifle Association, 5 c.
National Rifle Association, c.
Oklahoma Rifle Association, 6 d.
Oklahoma Rifle Association, d.
federal law enforcement agencies, or 7 e.
federal law enforcement agencies, or e.
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CLEET shall promulgate the rules, forms, and procedures necessary to implement Req.
CLEET shall promulgate the rules, forms, and procedures necessary to implement the approval of firearms instructors as authorized by the provisions of this subsection.
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CLEET shall periodically review each approved instructor during a training and qualification course to assure compliance with the rules and course contents.
170 Page 3 the approval of firearms instructors as authorized by the provisions 2 of this subsection.
Any violation of the rules may result in the revocation or suspension of CLEET and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation approval.
CLEET shall periodically review each approved 3 instructor during a training and qualification course to assure compliance with the rules and course contents.
Unless the approval has been revoked or suspended, a firearms instructor’s SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) CLEET approval shall be for a term of five (5) years.
Any violation of the 5 rules may result in the revocation or suspension of CLEET and 6 Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation approval.
CLEET shall be responsible for notifying all approved firearms instructors of statutory and policy changes related to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
Unless the 7 approval has been revoked or suspended, a firearms instructor’s CLEET approval shall be for a term of five (5) years.
CLEET shall 9 be responsible for notifying all approved firearms instructors of statutory and policy changes related to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
Each approved firearms instructor shall complete a registration form provided by the Bureau and shall have the option to pay a registration fee of either One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for a five-year registration certificate or Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for a ten-year registration certificate to the Bureau at Req.
Each approved firearms instructor shall complete a registration form provided by the Bureau and shall have the option to pay a registration fee of either One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for a five-year registration certificate or Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for a ten-year registration certificate to the Bureau at the time of each application for registration, except as provided in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
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Registration certificates issued by the Bureau shall be valid for a period of five (5) years or ten (10) years from the date of issuance.
170 Page 4 the time of each application for registration, except as provided in 2 paragraph 2 of this subsection.
The Bureau shall issue a five-year or ten-year handgun license to an approved firearms instructor at the time of issuance of a registration certificate and no additional fee shall be required or charged.
Registration certificates issued by 3 the Bureau shall be valid for a period of five (5) years or ten (10) years from the date of issuance.
The Bureau shall maintain a SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) current listing of all registered firearms instructors in this state.
The Bureau shall issue a five-year 5 or ten-year handgun license to an approved firearms instructor at 6 the time of issuance of a registration certificate and no additional 7 fee shall be required or charged.
The Bureau shall maintain a current listing of all registered firearms instructors in this 9 state.
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an active duty law enforcement officer of this state or any of its political subdivisions or of the federal government who has a valid CLEET approval as a firearms instructor pursuant to the Oklahoma Self- Defense Act, and b.
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a retired law enforcement officer authorized to carry a firearm pursuant to Section 1289.8 of this title who SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) has a valid CLEET approval as a firearms instructor pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
an active duty law enforcement officer of this state 2 or any of its political subdivisions or of the federal 3 government who has a valid CLEET approval as a firearms instructor pursuant to the Oklahoma Self- 5 Defense Act, and 6 b.
a retired law enforcement officer authorized to carry 7 a firearm pursuant to Section 1289.8 of this title who has a valid CLEET approval as a firearms instructor 9 pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
CLEET shall establish the course content and Req.
CLEET shall establish the course content and promulgate rules, procedures, and forms necessary to implement the provisions of this subsection.
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For the training and qualification course, an applicant may be charged a fee which shall be determined by the instructor or entity that is conducting the course.
170 Page 6 promulgate rules, procedures, and forms necessary to implement the 2 provisions of this subsection.
The maximum class size shall be determined by the instructor conducting the course;
For the training and qualification 3 course, an applicant may be charged a fee which shall be determined by the instructor or entity that is conducting the course.
provided, however, practice shooting sessions shall not have more than ten participating students at one time.
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The 5 maximum class size shall be determined by the instructor conducting 6 the course;
CLEET may SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) establish criteria for assistant instructors and any other requirements deemed necessary to conduct a safe and effective training and qualification course.
provided, however, practice shooting sessions shall not 7 have more than ten participating students at one time.
CLEET may establish criteria for assistant instructors and any other 9 requirements deemed necessary to conduct a safe and effective training and qualification course.
Any applicant who Req.
Any applicant who successfully trains and qualifies himself or herself with a pistol shall be approved by the firearms instructor on the training certificate.
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Upon successful completion of the training and qualification course, a certificate of training and a certificate of competency and qualification shall be issued to each applicant who successfully completes the course.
170 Page 7 successfully trains and qualifies himself or herself with a pistol 2 shall be approved by the firearms instructor on the training 3 certificate.
The certificate of training and certificate of competency and qualification shall comply with the SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 7 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) forms established by CLEET and shall be submitted with an application for a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 2 of subsection A of Section 1290.12 of this title.
Upon successful completion of the training and qualification course, a certificate of training and a certificate of 5 competency and qualification shall be issued to each applicant who 6 successfully completes the course.
The certificate of training and 7 certificate of competency and qualification shall comply with the forms established by CLEET and shall be submitted with an 9 application for a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 2 of subsection A of Section 1290.12 of this title.
All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, for implementation of the training and qualification course contents, approval of firearms instructors and any other CLEET requirement Req.
All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, for implementation of the training and qualification course contents, approval of firearms instructors and any other CLEET requirement pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or as may otherwise be deemed appropriate by CLEET.
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Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
170 Page 8 pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or as 2 may otherwise be deemed appropriate by CLEET.
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Expenditures from the 3 fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the 5 Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and 6 payment.
Firearms instructors shall keep on file for a period of not less than three (3) years a roster of each training class, the safety test score of each individual, the caliber and the weapon each individual used when qualifying and whether or not each individual successfully completed the training course.
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Firearms instructors shall keep on file for a period of not less than three (3) years a roster of each training class, the 9 safety test score of each individual, the caliber and the weapon each individual used when qualifying and whether or not each individual successfully completed the training course.
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Declaration of citizenship or alien or admission number for 9 a non-United-States citizen;
Declaration of citizenship or alien or admission number for a non-United-States citizen;
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An acknowledgment that the applicant desires a handgun license as a means of lawful self-defense and self-protection and for no other intent or purpose;
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An acknowledgment that the applicant desires a handgun 2 license as a means of lawful self-defense and self-protection and 3 for no other intent or purpose;
A statement that the applicant has never been convicted 5 of any felony offense in this state, another state or pursuant to 6 any federal offense;
A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of any felony offense in this state, another state or pursuant to any federal offense;
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A statement that the applicant has none of the conditions which would preclude the issuing of a handgun license 9 pursuant to any of the provisions of Sections 1290.10 and 1290.11 of this title and that the applicant further meets all of the eligibility criteria required by Section 1290.9 of this title;
A statement that the applicant has none of the conditions which would preclude the issuing of a handgun license pursuant to any of the provisions of Sections 1290.10 and 1290.11 of this title and that the applicant further meets all of the eligibility criteria required by Section 1290.9 of this title;
A statement that the applicant is the identical person who completed the firearms training course for which the original training certificate is submitted as part of the application or a statement that the applicant is the identical person who is exempt from firearms training for which the original exemption certificate Req.
A statement that the applicant is the identical person who completed the firearms training course for which the original training certificate is submitted as part of the application or a statement that the applicant is the identical person who is exempt from firearms training for which the original exemption certificate is submitted as part of the application, whichever is applicable to the applicant;
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170 Page 11 is submitted as part of the application, whichever is applicable to 2 the applicant;
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A conspicuous warning that the application is executed upon the sworn oath of the applicant and that any false or 5 misleading answer to any question or the submission of any false 6 information or documentation by the applicant is punishable by 7 criminal penalty as provided in paragraph 5 of Section 1290.12 of this title;
A conspicuous warning that the application is executed upon the sworn oath of the applicant and that any false or misleading answer to any question or the submission of any false information or documentation by the applicant is punishable by SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 11 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) criminal penalty as provided in paragraph 5 of Section 1290.12 of this title;
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LICENSE FORM Req.
LICENSE FORM The handgun license shall be on a form prescribed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and shall contain the following information in addition to any other information deemed relevant by the Bureau:
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170 Page 12 The handgun license shall be on a form prescribed by the 2 Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and shall contain the 3 following information in addition to any other information deemed relevant by the Bureau:
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Section 1290.21.
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REPLACEMENT LICENSE A.
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In the event a handgun license becomes missing, lost, stolen, or destroyed, the license shall be invalid, and the person to whom the license was issued shall notify the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within thirty (30) days of the discovery of the fact that the license is not in the possession of the licensee.
2 REPLACEMENT LICENSE 3 A.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 13 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) The person may obtain a substitute license upon furnishing a notarized statement to the Bureau that the license is missing, lost, stolen, or destroyed and paying a fifteen-dollar Fifteen Dollar ($15.00) replacement fee.
In the event a handgun license becomes missing, lost, stolen, or destroyed, the license shall be invalid, and the person 5 to whom the license was issued shall notify the Oklahoma State 6 Bureau of Investigation within thirty (30) days of the discovery of 7 the fact that the license is not in the possession of the licensee.
The person may obtain a substitute license upon furnishing a 9 notarized statement to the Bureau that the license is missing, lost, stolen, or destroyed and paying a fifteen-dollar Fifteen Dollar ($15.00) replacement fee.
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Any person having a valid handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act may carry any make or model of an authorized pistol listed on the license, provided the type of pistol shall not be other than the type or types listed on the license.
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A person may complete additional firearms training for an additional type of pistol during any license period and upon successful completion of the training may request the additional type of pistol be included on the license.
Any person having a valid handgun license pursuant to the 2 Oklahoma Self-Defense Act may carry any make or model of an 3 authorized pistol listed on the license, provided the type of pistol shall not be other than the type or types listed on the license.
The person shall submit to the Bureau a SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 14 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) fifteen-dollar replacement fee, the original certificate of training and qualification for the additional type of firearm, and a statement requesting the license be updated to include the additional type of pistol.
A 5 person may complete additional firearms training for an additional 6 type of pistol during any license period and upon successful 7 completion of the training may request the additional type of pistol be included on the license.
The person shall submit to the Bureau a 9 fifteen-dollar replacement fee, the original certificate of training and qualification for the additional type of firearm, and a statement requesting the license be updated to include the additional type of pistol.
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The original license shall be destroyed upon the receipt of the updated handgun license.
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SECTION 5.
170 Page 15 original license shall be destroyed upon the receipt of the updated 2 handgun license.
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4 60-1-170 CN 1/19/2025 5:44:50 AM 6 7 8 9 Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
No.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY February 25, 2025 - DO PASS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB863 SFLR Page 15 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Coauthored by Representative Archer (principal House author)

  3. Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

  4. Second Reading referred to Public Safety

  5. Authored by Senator Murdock

  6. First Reading

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SB 863 is sponsored by Casey Murdock (Republican) and Nick Archer (Republican).
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