Senate Bill No. 853 amends various sections of the Oklahoma firearms laws, specifically addressing the pointing of firearms and the use of defensive force. The bill 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 penalties for violations are modified, removing administrative penalties and revocation of handgun licenses for those convicted under these provisions. The bill 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 related to these actions.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific situations where the use of defensive force is justified, such as in defense of occupied premises or during an unlawful entry. It establishes that individuals using defensive force are immune from criminal prosecution and civil action, provided they are not engaged in unlawful activities themselves. The legislation emphasizes the right of citizens to feel safe in their homes and places of business, and it includes provisions for the defensive display of firearms without it being considered a criminal act, as long as certain conditions are met. An emergency clause is included, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.