Five New Oklahoma Firearm Laws Go Into Effect Today

[Brian Altenhofel]

It's November 1.

Expansion of use of deadly force in a place of business (arguably unnecessary, but more clarity is generally better when it comes to the law)

Authorization for federal attorneys to carry

Authorization for retired district attorneys to carry

Another charge to stack in an illegal firearm transfer (Oklahoma <3 Charge Stacking)

Authorization to leave firearms in vehicles in technology center parking lots (My personal favorite step that was taken in the right direction)

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Thanks Brian

 

[dennishoddy]

B. Any person, who knowingly solicits, persuades, encourages or entices a licensed dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition to transfer a firearm or ammunition under circumstances which the person knows would violate the laws of this state or the United States is guilty of a felony.

C. Any person who provides to a licensed dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition what the person knows to be materially false information with intent to deceive the dealer or seller about the legality of a transfer of a firearm or ammunition is guilty of a felony.

As I understand it, this is already against the law.
Just a rewording, or an upgrade to a felony vs misdemeanor?
I always thought it was a felony to start with.

The new law to allow guns in Technology centers is way past due. How many school shooting have we seen in the past?
Teachers should be allowed to carry.

Shooters know its a free fire zone in a school area. When it the public going to see this?

An armed teacher, with training, could have stopped the Columbine shootings before it got so bad.

Hell, we allow airline pilots to be armed now, when is the last time you've seen a hijacking?
The criminals/terrorists know that anyplace arms are allowed is no longer a "soft target".

 

[Brian Altenhofel]

B. Any person, who knowingly solicits, persuades, encourages or entices a licensed dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition to transfer a firearm or ammunition under circumstances which the person knows would violate the laws of this state or the United States is guilty of a felony.

C. Any person who provides to a licensed dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition what the person knows to be materially false information with intent to deceive the dealer or seller about the legality of a transfer of a firearm or ammunition is guilty of a felony.

As I understand it, this is already against the law.
Just a rewording, or an upgrade to a felony vs misdemeanor?
I always thought it was a felony to start with.

Already against the law, but this adds a second charge - something Oklahoma is very fond of. See: doors on a house or room that a felony takes place behind and impedes officers.

The new law to allow guns in Technology centers is way past due. How many school shooting have we seen in the past?
Teachers should be allowed to carry.

Shooters know its a free fire zone in a school area. When it the public going to see this?

This. Like I said, that was my favorite that actually passed. Also note that you are allowed to request permission from administration to carry outside your vehicle. Basically, tech centers are treated as colleges now.

 

[Rodshoot]

Basically, tech centers are treated as colleges now.

Finally gets rid of WOSC/ Altus VOTEC shared parking lot dilemma, too.
I always parked way around the college to be sure I could not possibly be on VOTEC, and left by the north exit.

 

[Burk Cornelius]

Finally gets rid of WOSC/ Altus VOTEC shared parking lot dilemma, too.
I always parked way around the college to be sure I could not possibly be on VOTEC, and left by the north exit.

The differentiation between college and Votech in the old law was silly. I am glad that got changed

 

[clarkbe9980]

I am part of the Students for Concealed Carry Group at OSU. I love when new gun friendly laws get signed.