Another Run at Open Carry in Oklahoma
This 2012 Legislative Session
Oklahoma State Senator Steve Russell has again introduced Open Carry Legislation
SB 1092
(a summary)
A. Allows the carrying of loaded or unloaded, shotguns rifles and pistols, open and not concealed without an SDA (concealed carry) license.
1. When hunting animals and fowl.
2. During competition, a class, or sporting event.
3. During participation or preparing for a military function.
4. During participation or preparing for a police function.
5. During practice or performance
6. When:
a. Issued a document from a certified instructor.
(Certification as NRA or Oklahoma SDA instructor). The document attests that:
1. "the undersigned has been instructed and understands the open carry laws of Oklahoma."
2. "the undersigned has been instructed ans understands the safe use and handling of firearms."
(NOTE: This may leave it up to the instructor to determine what standards are to be met for a person to merit a document from him.)
b. The firearm is carried in a holster that is wholly or partially visible or in a scabbard or case designed for carry firearms, and the person is 21 years of age or older.
7. For any legitimate purpose not in violation of Oklahoma Law.
B. A person shall be permitted to carry unloaded shotguns, rifles and pistols, open and not concealed and without a handgun license as authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act pursuant to the following conditions:
1. When going to or from the person's private residence or vehicle or a vehicle in which the person is riding as a passenger to a place designated or authorized for firearms repairs or reconditioning, or for firearms trade, sale, or barter, or gunsmith, or hunting animals or fowl, or hunter safety course, or target shooting, or skeet or trap shooting or any recognized firearms activity or event and while in such places; or
2. For any legitimate purpose not in violation of the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971.
C. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit educational or recreational activities, exhibitions, displays or shows involving the use or display of rifles, shotguns or pistols or other weapons if the activity is approved by the property owner and sponsor of the activity.
(If passed and signed into law, this would become effective on November 1, 2012.)
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MY NOTES
1. I saw nothing to indicate a caliber restriction
2. The holster description only says that it must be designed for carrying firearms. To me, it seems one could argue that a fanny-pack holster, or other side-mount, full coverage holster may meet that definition, as long as the holster is wholly or partially visible.
3. Carrying full-sized handguns will not be a big of an issue.
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Download a .pdf copy of the proposed legislation here. Click on "Versions" and then "Introduced".
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