Explore The NRA Universe Of Websites

APPEARS IN Legal & Legislation

Oklahoma: 2014 Legislative Session Begins and NRA-Backed Pro-Gun Legislation on the Move

Friday, February 7, 2014

The 2014 session of the Oklahoma Legislature convened this week in Oklahoma City.  Your NRA-ILA is working to foster and continue collaborative relationships with state lawmakers in order to ensure your rights as a gun owner and sportsman are well-represented in the Sooner State.  We have been working on advancing many different beneficial pro-gun reforms this year, including a collaborative effort between the NRA, state legislators and the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association (OK2A) to craft a strong Right to Keep and Bear Arms constitutional amendment.  All proposed restrictions to any of your fundamental rights should be subject to a standard that ensures the strongest possible protection for that right, and your fundamental right to keep and bear arms is no exception!  As state legislation continues to move forward in both legislative chambers, we will keep you informed.

At this time, the NRA and National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are supporting Senate Bill 1845, introduced by state Senator Greg Treat (R-47) and coauthored by state Representative Steve Martin (R-10).  SB 1845 is scheduled for hearing in the Senate Public Safety Committee on Thursday, February 13 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 230 of the state Capitol.  This bill would ensure that Oklahoma law meets the requirements set forth in the federal NICS Improvement Amendments Act (NIAA) of 2007, and would add Oklahoma to the list of nearly half of the states that are NIAA certified.

Those who have been placed under certain types of mental health-related orders are prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms.  The NIAA establishes clear standards for states to use in crafting laws to give persons subject to these prohibitions a process to seek restoration of their gun rights.  This legislation, under the guidelines established by the NIAA, will allow a court to grant relief from the federal prohibition upon a finding that the petitioner will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and that the granting of the relief would not be contrary to the public interest.  SB 1845 provides a path for Oklahomans, including military service members and veterans, to have their gun rights restored.  Please contact the committee members listed below and urge their support of this important measure.

Senate Public Safety Committee:

Senator Don Barrington (R-31) – Chairman
(405) 521-5563
[email protected] 
 
Senator Kim David (R-18) - Vice Chairman
(405) 521-5590
[email protected]
 
Senator Roger Ballenger (D-8)
(405) 521-5588
[email protected] 
 
Senator Larry Boggs (R-7)
(405) 521-5604 
b[email protected] 
 
Senator Josh Brecheen (R-6)
(405) 521-5586
[email protected]
 
Senator David Holt (R-30)
(405) 521-5636
[email protected] 
 
Senator Al McAffrey (D-46)
(405) 521-5610
[email protected]

 
Senator Wayne Shaw (R-3)
(405) 521-5574
[email protected]
 
Senator Ralph Shortey (R-44)
(405) 521-5557                   
[email protected]

  

Additionally, the NRA has been working with state lawmakers on many other improvements to Oklahoma firearm laws, including:

House Bill 2329, introduced by state Representative Sally Kern (R-84), would allow a person with a carry license to leave their weapon in a locked private vehicle while parked on primary and secondary public and private school parking lots.  Under this legislation, law-abiding carry license holders would no longer have to disarm for their commute to work if they are employed by a school, and HB 2329 would provide additional protection to those in rural school districts where law enforcement personnel are often far away.  HB 2329 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee but has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.

House Bill 2539, introduced by state Representative Terry O’Donnell (R-23), makes a necessary common-sense amendment to Oklahoma Statute title 21 § 733, which at this time permits the use of deadly force to defend only one’s self, his or her husband, wife, parent, child, master, mistress, or servant.  HB 2539 provides a necessary update to this antiquated statute by expanding the category of people a person can lawfully use deadly force to defend, expanding defense to any other person.  HB 2539 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee but has not yet been scheduled for a hearing.

Many other pro-gun reform bills have been introduced and have the support of the NRA.  As these move forward, your NRA-ILA will keep you informed.  Contacting your state legislators and encouraging their support is a crucial part of ensuring your firearms freedoms!  As always, please continue to check your e-mail and www.NRAILA.org for further updates regarding firearms legislation under consideration by the Oklahoma legislature.


TRENDING NOW
Congress Passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Now Headed to President Trump

News  

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Congress Passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Now Headed to President Trump

Earlier today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill contained a provision that would, among other things, eliminate the burdensome $200 excise tax imposed by federal law on suppressors, short-barreled firearms, ...

One Big Beautiful Bill Clears Senate, and Heads Back to House

News  

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill Clears Senate, and Heads Back to House

Earlier today the U.S. Senate passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill contained a provision that would, among other things, eliminate the burdensome $200 excise tax imposed by federal law on suppressors, short-barreled firearms, and “any ...

U.S. House Sends Reconciliation Bill to President Trump

News  

Second Amendment  

Thursday, July 3, 2025

U.S. House Sends Reconciliation Bill to President Trump

NFA Tax on Suppressors, Short-Barreled Firearms, and Other Arms Reduced to $0

U.S. House Passes Reconciliation Bill, Removing Suppressors from the National Firearms Act

News  

Second Amendment  

Thursday, May 22, 2025

U.S. House Passes Reconciliation Bill, Removing Suppressors from the National Firearms Act

Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1 the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act, completely removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA).

U.S. Senate Adds Pro-Gun Tax Relief Language Back into Reconciliation Bill

News  

Saturday, June 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Adds Pro-Gun Tax Relief Language Back into Reconciliation Bill

Overnight, the U.S. Senate added pro-gun tax relief language back into the Reconciliation bill after the Senate Parliamentarian struck out an earlier provision.  While this new provision is not as expansive as the language we advocated for which ...

President Trump Signs the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into Law

News  

Friday, July 4, 2025

President Trump Signs the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into Law

Earlier today, on the 4th of July, a day on which our Founding Fathers declared their intent for a free nation, the President of the United State of America, Donald Trump, signed the “One Big ...

Armed Churchgoers Prevent Mass Attack as State Lawmakers Plot More Gun Control

News  

Monday, June 30, 2025

Armed Churchgoers Prevent Mass Attack as State Lawmakers Plot More Gun Control

Just over an hour away from the state capitol in Lansing, Michigan – even as lawmakers worked feverishly to pass various gun control measures, including expansion of “gun free” zones – a chilling reminder unfolded of the ...

North Carolina: Update on Gun Bills Moving through the General Assembly

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

North Carolina: Update on Gun Bills Moving through the General Assembly

Recently, House Bill 193 (H193) was reported favorably out of both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Rules Committee, with amendments.

Canada’s Big Ugly Gun Grab: An Update

News  

Monday, June 30, 2025

Canada’s Big Ugly Gun Grab: An Update

Canada’s Liberal government is pressing on with its harebrained gun ban and confiscation program for “assault style weapons,” but, true to form and precedents, it has been far from smooth sailing.

Urge the U.S. Senate to Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill – Contact Your U.S. Senators Today!

News  

Monday, June 30, 2025

Urge the U.S. Senate to Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill – Contact Your U.S. Senators Today!

The U.S. Senate has cleared a number of procedural hurdles and is preparing to vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill. This vote will likely come within the next day. The One Big Beautiful Bill includes ...

MORE TRENDING +
LESS TRENDING -

More Like This From Around The NRA

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.