Oklahoma Open Carry Bill Headed to Gov.

[OKcherokee]

The bill has passed the Senate and is headed to the Governors desk to be signed. Gov. Fallin has said in the past that if an open carry bill is put on her desk she will sign it.
They didn't have a link to the bill itself, but I think it will basically strike the word "concealed" from the current language of the law in the state. So it would still require getting a permit just like CCW, but the weapon does not have to be concealed.


Open-Carry Firearms Bill Headed To Oklahoma Governor


Posted: May 10, 2012 1:45 PM CDT
Updated: May 10, 2012 1:45 PM CDT
By Associated Press


OKLAHOMA CITY - A bill to allow Oklahomans who receive a concealed carry permit to openly carry holstered firearms is heading to Gov. Mary Fallin.
The Senate voted 33-10 on Thursday to approve the bill over the objections of some Democrats who say it could pose problems for law enforcement officers. The bill now heads to Gov. Mary Fallin, who has indicated her support of an open carry law. If she signs it, the bill will become effective Nov. 1.

Retired Oklahoma City police officer and Oklahoma City Democrat Sen. Al McAffrey says he's concerned that people openly carrying weapons could cause confusion for officers who arrive on the scene of a crime.

A similar open-carry bill passed a House committee on Thursday.

[CDinNM]

GOOD NEWS !!! I hope she signs the bill and gets it into law quickly.

I think there are a lot of old wives tales and misnomers out there about people and open carry AND it causing problems for LE. No different than people who CCW and crime scenes. As long as people and LE come to terms with one another in a respectful way, there should be NO problems.


CD

[OKcherokee]

Originally Posted by CDinNM

GOOD NEWS !!! I hope she signs the bill and gets it into law quickly.

I think there are a lot of old wives tales and misnomers out there about people and open carry AND it causing problems for LE. No different than people who CCW and crime scenes. As long as people and LE come to terms with one another in a respectful way, there should be NO problems.


CD

I wish the media would either post the actual bill or at least explain it a little better.
From reading the comments on the story everyone things that anyone and everyone will just be able to grab a gun and go where ever they want. From what I recall, this will not be the case.

[08Clubman]

Well I hope this link works,
Bill Information

if it does not search for HB2522 at

Oklahoma Legislature - Home Page

I would read all wording very carefully, it is not really what some are thinking.

[OKcherokee]

Originally Posted by 08Clubman

Well I hope this link works,
Bill Information

if it does not search for HB2522 at

Oklahoma Legislature - Home Page

I would read all wording very carefully, it is not really what some are thinking.

If I understand it correctly, it just strikes the word "concealed" out of the law. Not just anyone can OC though, you still have to take the course and be approved for the permit.

[donsadlerjr]

Originally Posted by OKcherokee

If I understand it correctly, it just strikes the word "concealed" out of the law. Not just anyone can OC though, you still have to take the course and be approved for the permit.

Thats the way I understand it also. And right now it is going into Law on Nov 1st

[N.E. Tx.XD]

Yeah!! Would like to see this come to Texas!

[hfa68]

It's official. November 1, 2012 you may now open carry in the state of Oklahoma. You still have to be licensed to Open Carry.

[///MCoupé]

bummer about the license requirement for open carry but it's a step in the right direction to becoming a Gold Star state.

[Brownie65]

http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf...%20CCR%20A.PDF

I think the above will take you to the text of the law.



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