This bill amends Section 1277 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to unlawful carry of firearms. It authorizes the concealed or unconcealed carry of firearms in certain locations, including municipal zoos and parks, while repealing previous provisions that restricted such carry. The bill clarifies that individuals with a valid handgun license may carry firearms in designated areas, including parking lots of public schools, provided the firearms are stored out of sight in locked vehicles when unattended. Additionally, it allows school boards to adopt policies permitting designated personnel to carry handguns on school property under specific conditions.

The bill also introduces new language regarding the carry of firearms by certain officials, including judges and municipal employees, while specifying that firearms are prohibited in designated firearm-prohibited locations. It repeals earlier amendments to Section 1277 that may have conflicted with the new provisions. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1277