SB 446 — Firearms; modifying scope of lawful carry of firearms. Effective date.

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The bill modifies existing firearm laws in Oklahoma, expanding where concealed and open carry of firearms is permitted.

• 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277

  A. It shall be unlawful for any person, including a person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, to carry any concealed or unconcealed firearm into any of the following places: → A. It shall be unlawful for any person, including a person in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, to carry any concealed or unconcealed firearm into any of the following places:

  The section is being clarified without changing the original prohibition.

• 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277

  4. Any publicly owned or operated sports arena or venue during a professional sporting event, unless allowed by the event holder; → 4. Any publicly owned or operated sports arena or venue during a professional sporting event, unless allowed by the event holder; provided, the event holder shall be authorized to allow for the open carry of all lawful firearms during the Oklahoma State Fair or the Tulsa State Fair.

  This change allows event holders to permit open carry during certain events.

• 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277

  7. Any public property set aside by a county, city, town, public trust with a county, city, or town as a beneficiary, or state governmental authority for an event that is secured with minimum-security minimum security provisions; → 7. Any public property set aside by a county, city, town, public trust with a county, city, or town as a beneficiary, or state governmental authority for an event that is secured with minimum-security provisions; provided, however, the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to and shall not specifically exclude events held on the fairgrounds and in buildings on the fairgrounds that are open to the general public during the Oklahoma State Fair or the Tulsa State Fair.

  This modification specifies exceptions for fairground events.

• 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277

  C. A concealed or unconcealed weapon may be carried onto private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by any private school for transportation of students or teachers by a person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided a policy has been adopted by the governing entity of the private school that authorizes the carrying and possession of a weapon on private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by a private school. → C. A concealed or unconcealed weapon may be carried onto private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by any private school for transportation of students or teachers by a person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided a policy has been adopted by the governing entity of the private school that authorizes the carrying and possession of a weapon on private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by a private school. Except for acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, a governing entity of a private school that adopts a policy which authorizes the possession of a weapon on private school property, a school bus, or a vehicle used by the private school shall not be subject to liability for any injuries arising from the adoption of the policy. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to claims pursuant to the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act.

  This change adds liability protections for private schools allowing firearms.

Action History

1. February 04, 2025

   Second Reading referred to Public Safety

2. February 03, 2025

   Authored by Senator Prieto

3. February 03, 2025

   First Reading

Sponsors

• Dana Prieto · Primary

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