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Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-1290.2: Definitions

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  1. OK Code
  2. Title 21

DEFINITIONS

A. As used in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act:

1. "Completed application" means all fields are completed, all

questions are answered and the required signatures are present on

the application for a handgun license, and the required documents

are attached to the application, including legible fingerprints, if

applicable;

2. "Concealed firearm" means a loaded or unloaded firearm not

openly visible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person;

3. "Unconcealed firearm" or "open carry" means a loaded or

unloaded firearm that is carried upon the person where the firearm

is visible, or carried upon the person using a holster, scabbard,

sling or case;

4. "Pistol" or "handgun" shall have the same definition as

provided in Section 1289.3 of this title;

5. "Rifle" shall have the same definition as provided in

Section 1289.4 of this title; and

6. "Shotgun" shall have the same definition as provided in

Section 1289.5 of this title.

B. The definition of pistol or handgun for purposes of the

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not apply to imitation pistols,

flare guns, underwater fishing guns or blank pistols.

C. Pistols, handguns, rifles, shotguns, and all other lawful

firearms mentioned in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act may collectively

be referred to as "firearms".

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