The bill amends the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to enhance firearms safety and training requirements for applicants seeking a handgun license. Key changes include the introduction of online firearms safety and training courses approved by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), which allows applicants to complete their training electronically. The bill also establishes a revolving fund for CLEET to manage instructor approvals and training course implementations. Additionally, it modifies registration approval requirements, removes certain stipulations regarding the listing of firearms on application forms, and eliminates the need for a replacement license for an additional firearm, all aimed at simplifying the application process while maintaining safety and training standards.

Furthermore, the bill allows individuals with a valid handgun license to carry any make or model of pistol listed on their license and permits them to complete additional firearms training for different types of pistols during the license period. Upon successful completion of this training, individuals can request the inclusion of the additional type of pistol on their license for a fifteen-dollar replacement fee. The bill also updates the process for requesting changes to a license, such as a change of address or name, requiring a notarized statement and the same replacement fee. The Bureau is mandated to issue an updated license within ten days of receiving the request, with the original license needing to be destroyed. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1290.14