This bill amends various sections of the Oklahoma firearms laws, specifically addressing the pointing of firearms and the use of defensive force. It clarifies that it is unlawful to point a firearm at another person, but exceptions are made for self-defense and for property owners defending their private property. The bill modifies the penalties for violations, removing administrative penalties and revocation of handgun licenses for those convicted under these provisions. It also expands the circumstances under which individuals may use physical or deadly force, including the defensive display of firearms, and provides definitions for key terms.
Additionally, the bill establishes that individuals using defensive force in certain situations, such as in their homes or places of business, are presumed to have acted with reasonable fear of imminent harm. It specifies that a person who points a weapon in self-defense or to prevent a forcible felony will not be found guilty of a criminal act. The legislation also includes provisions for the defensive display of firearms, stating that such actions will not be considered criminal if they are deemed necessary for protection against unlawful force. An emergency clause is included, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.