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.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific situations where the use of defensive force is justified, such as when a person is unlawfully entering a dwelling or attempting to commit a forcible felony. It establishes that individuals have no duty to retreat when attacked in places where they have a right to be and are justified in using defensive force. The legislation also includes provisions to protect individuals from criminal prosecution and civil action when using defensive force under the specified circumstances. An emergency clause is included, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.