Key Votes
SB 1733 - Authorizes Open Carry of Firearms - Key Vote
Oklahoma Key Votes
Dan Newberry voted Yea (Concurrence Vote) on this legislation.
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Stages
- May 15, 2012 Executive Signed
- May 10, 2012 Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- April 26, 2012 House Bill Passed
- March 14, 2012 Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 6, 2012 Introduced
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Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - May 15, 2012
Title: Authorizes Open Carry of Firearms
Legislation - Concurrence Vote Passed (Senate) (33-10) - May 10, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Authorizes Open Carry of Firearms
Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that authorizes the "open" carry of firearms, effective November 1, 2012.
- Expands firearm laws authorizing the concealed-carry of handguns to include “unconcealed” carry for valid, licensed handguns (Secs. 1-10, 12, 14-21 & 24-47).
- Defines “unconcealed handgun” as a loaded or unloaded pistol that is completely or partially visible and is carried on an individual's belt, shoulder holster, or designated carrying case (Sec.23).
- Defines “open” carry as a firearm that is transported in plain view, in a gun case that is completely or partially visible, in a gun rack, or in an exterior locked compartment in the trunk of a vehicle (Sec. 12).
- Establishes that individuals are permitted to carry loaded and unloaded shotguns, rifles, and pistols, openly and without a license, on property that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by the individual, so long as it is for self-defense, self protection, or any other legitimate purpose (Sec. 11).
- Prohibits any person or entity from enforcing a policy that prohibits individuals, with the exception of convicted felons, from transporting or storing firearms and ammunition in or on a motor vehicle (Sec. 13).
- Prohibits a municipality or branch of the state from establishing the open carrying of a handgun as disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace based on the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act (Sec. 22).
- Requires individuals to carry a valid handgun license and valid Oklahoma State driver's license or photo identification at all times when in possession of an authorized handgun (Sec. 29).
- Requires individuals to present law enforcement officers with a valid handgun license upon demand (Sec. 29).
- Prohibits law enforcement officers from disarming or physically restraining an individual, unless they are under reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and fail to display a valid handgun license (Sec. 29).
- Requires individuals in possession of a handgun to identify his or her possession to law enforcement officers, at the first opportunity, during the course of an arrest, detainment, or routine traffic stop (Sec. 29).
- Specifies that failure to inform law enforcement officers of handgun possession is a misdemeanor with a fine of no more than $100 (Sec. 29).
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (85-3) - April 26, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (34-9) - March 14, 2012
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 6, 2012
Title: Authorizes Open Carry of Firearms
Sponsors
- Jeff Hickman (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Anthony Sykes (OK - R)
Co-sponsors
- Mark Allen (OK - R)
- John R. Bennett (OK - R)
- Josh Cockroft (OK - R)
- David Derby (OK - R)
- Clark Jolley (OK - R)
- Sally R. Kern (OK - R)
- Steve Martin (OK - R)
- Dan Newberry (OK - R)
- Mike Ritze (OK - R)
- Kevin Sean Roberts (OK - R)
- Todd Russ (OK - R)
- Steve Russell (OK - R) (Out Of Office)
- Ralph Shortey (OK - R)
