Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-1289.6: Conditions under which firearms may be carried
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- OK Code
- Title 21
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FIREARMS MAY BE CARRIED
A. A person shall be permitted to carry loaded and unloaded
shotguns, rifles and pistols without a handgun license as authorized
by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act pursuant to the following
conditions:
1. When hunting animals or fowl;
2. During competition in or practicing in a safety or hunter
safety class, target shooting, skeet, trap or other recognized
sporting events;
3. During participation in or in preparation for a military
function of the state military forces to be defined as the Oklahoma
Army or Air National Guard, federal military reserve and active
military forces. It is further provided that Oklahoma Army or Air
National Guard personnel with proper authorization and performing a
military function may carry loaded or unloaded and concealed weapons
on Oklahoma Military Department facilities in accordance with rules
promulgated by the Adjutant General;
4. During participation in or in preparation for a recognized
police function of either a municipal, county or state government as
functioning police officials;
5. During a practice for or a performance for entertainment
purposes;
6. As provided for in subsection A of Section 1272 of this
title; or
7. For lawful self-defense and self-protection or any other
legitimate purpose not in violation of any legislative enactment
regarding the use, carrying, ownership and control of firearms.
B. A person shall be permitted to carry unloaded shotguns,
rifles and pistols without a handgun license as authorized by the
Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and when going to or from the person's
private residence or vehicle.
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.
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