The bill amends 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, which addresses unlawful carry of firearms and other weapons in Oklahoma. It modifies the scope of allowable carry by adding new provisions that permit the public carry, transport, or handling of a firearm in public as long as the chamber is empty, clarifying that this action shall not be considered felony pointing of a firearm. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals who are 21 years of age or older, or those who are between 18 and 21 and are members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, may carry firearms under certain conditions.

The bill also outlines specific offenses that would prohibit individuals from carrying firearms, including serious assault, domestic abuse, stalking, and violations related to illegal drug use. It maintains existing restrictions on where firearms can be carried and establishes penalties for violations of these provisions, classifying them as misdemeanors. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026.