Vetoed by Governor Mary Fallin

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a state firearm constitutional carry program.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the unlicensed or permitless concealed or unconcealed carrying of a loaded or unloaded firearm for individuals 21 years old or for current or former military veterans over the age of 18 (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits individuals that have been convicted of any of the following from carrying a firearm under this provision, including (Sec. 1):

• Assault and battery or aggravated assault and battery;

• Domestic abuse, stalking, or violation of a protective order; and

• Illegal drug use or possession.

• Specifies that undocumented immigrants will be prohibited from this constitutional carry provision and establishes a $250 fine for violators (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits firearms from being carried into certain government building, parks, and wildlife refuges (Sec. 2).

• Requires that if stopped by law enforcement, individuals under this provision that are transporting a firearm in a motor vehicle must identify and divulge their firearm possession to the officer, and establishes a fine not to exceed $100 for violators (Sec. 5).

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