The bill amends 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1289.24e, which pertains to the Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act. It modifies the scope of certain infringements on the right to keep and bear arms, clarifying that the state legislature preempts any legislation by state agencies or political subdivisions that would infringe upon citizens' rights to bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. The bill also updates statutory language and references, including the definitions of "arms" and "infringement," and specifies that any federal, state, county, or municipal actions that involve the buy-back, confiscation, or surrender of firearms from law-abiding citizens will be considered an infringement.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the duty of courts and law enforcement to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, and it outlines the preemption of regulations related to arms and ammunition as defined by the National Firearms Act of 1934 and the Gun Control Act of 1968. The effective date of this act is set for November 1, 2025. Key insertions include the clarification of the definitions and the updated references to the Oklahoma Constitution, while deletions include the removal of specific phrases regarding the state and its agencies.