Source: https://osbi.ok.gov/handgun-licensing/faq
Timestamp: 2019-10-14 11:15:08
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Handgun Licensing FAQ | Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Handgun Licensing FAQ
After Constitutional Carry goes into effect on Nov. 1, am I able to get a license to carry a gun in Oklahoma?
Yes, you can still go through the process to obtain a license after Nov. 1, 2019. Oklahoma has reciprocal agreements with other states that recognize Oklahoma’s permit in their state. If you choose to not get a permit in Oklahoma and you travel to a state that requires a permit to carry open or concealed, then you are subject to the laws of that state.
Are non-residents allowed to have an Oklahoma SDA license?
No. In order to be eligible for an SDA license you must be a resident of Oklahoma. For purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the term resident is anyone who either possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, and physically maintains a residence in this state, or has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where residency is claimed.
Are there places I can’t carry my gun?
Please review the following statutory provisions:
Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, state, or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public;
Any meeting of any city, town, county, state or federal officials, school board members, legislative members, or any other elected or appointed officials;
Any prison, jail, detention facility or any facility used to process, hold, or house arrested persons, prisoners or persons alleged delinquent or adjudicated delinquent;
Any elementary or secondary school;
Any sports arena during a professional sporting event;
Any place where pari‑mutuel wagering is authorized by law; and
Any property set aside for the use or parking of any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, by a city, town, county, state, or federal governmental authority,
Any property set aside for the use or parking of any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, by any entity offering any professional sporting event which is open to the public for admission, or by any entity engaged in pari-mutuel wagering authorized by law,
Any property adjacent to a structure, building, or office space in which concealed or unconcealed weapons are prohibited by the provisions of this section, and
Any property designated by a city, town, county, or state, governmental authority as a park, recreational area, or fairgrounds; provided nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize any entry by a person in possession of a concealed or unconcealed handgun into any structure, building, or office space which is specifically prohibited by the provisions of subsection A of this section.
Can I be reimbursed for the fees to obtain or renew my SDA license?
All fees previously incurred to obtain or renew an SDA license in Oklahoma are non-refundable.
Can I carry in other states if I have an SDA license from Oklahoma?
Each state regulates firearms law differently and there is no obligation for one state to honor the handgun license or permit of another; therefore, we suggest that you verify with the state in question before traveling. Information to assist in this effort is on the handgun licensing page of OSBI’s website.
Can I check the status of my spouse's application?
No, information regarding SDA applications is confidential, except to law enforcement officers or law enforcement agencies in the performance of their duties. Only the applicant or a member of law enforcement, for a law enforcement purpose, can check on the status of an application.
Can I continue to renew my SDA License after Constitutional Carry goes into effect?
Yes, you can continue to obtain or renew your SDA license in Oklahoma after November 1, 2019.
Can I find out if someone has a license?
No, information regarding SDA applications is confidential, except to law enforcement officers or law enforcement agencies in the performance of their duties.
Can I get my money back if it’s not approved?
The processing fee is nonrefundable in the event of a denial of a handgun license or any suspension or revocation subsequent to the issuance of a license.
Can I transfer my out of state license to Oklahoma?
No. Oklahoma does not allow for the transfer of a license; however, Oklahoma will honor a license issued by another state if it is still valid under the laws of that state.
Can military personnel stationed in Oklahoma get an Oklahoma SDA license?
Yes, for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the term "residency" applies if you or your spouse have permanent military orders within this state and you possess a valid driver license from another state where you claim residency.
Yes, you must be a citizen of the United States.
Do I have to have an Oklahoma Driver License or state issued I.D. card?
You must have a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, or have or be the spouse of someone who has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where you claim residency.
No, Oklahoma does not require handgun registration.
Do I have to take additional training in order to renew my license?
No, no additional training is required.
You must attend a minimum 16 hours firearms instructor school through the National Rifle Association (NRA), Oklahoma Rifle Association (ORA), Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), federal law enforcement agency or other professionally recognized organization. Afterwards, you will submit your school certificate, CLEET application and $100 to CLEET. (Call 405-239-5110 or 580-310-0871 to receive a packet from CLEET.) Once certified as an instructor, CLEET will send you a CLEET SDA instructor certificate.
You can apply online. Photos can be uploaded and credit card payments can be made online as well. You will then take your summary sheet and a copy of your CLEET issued SDA instructor certificate to the sheriff's office in your county of residence. The sheriff will take your fingerprints and submit the required items to the OSBI. You can download the OSBI application and submit two passport photos and $100 fee along with a copy of your CLEET certificate through your sheriff's office.
For more information, please visit the Instructor page.
Renewing instructors should apply online and send the summary sheet and a copy of the current CLEET instructor certificate to:
How do I change my name and/or address on my license?
Submit a notarized statement with the update name and/or address or use the Change of Information / Replacement License Request Form. If you wish to have a replacement license with the updated name or address, the fee is $15.
How do I check the status of my SDA application?
You can now check the status of your SDA application online! Click here - Check SDA Application or go to osbi.ok.gov > Services > Handgun Licensing Information and look for the Check SDA Application status link at the top right.
Send in a written request for reinstatement including a certified copy of any court documents showing the basis for suspension is no longer in effect. If a fine was assessed, make sure to submit payment if you have not already done so.
If your license will expire in the next 90 days or has expired no more than 3 years ago, you may apply online or you may take or mail your completed application, required fee and 2 passport style photos to:
Please visit the renewal page for complete instructions.
How long do I have to live in Oklahoma before I am eligible for a license?
In order to be eligible for an SDA license you must, establish a residency in the State of Oklahoma. For purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the term "residency" shall apply to any person who either possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, and physically maintains a residence in this state or has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where such person claims residency. There is no specific time requirement before you are eligible.
How many weapons may I carry on my person or in my vehicle?
There is nothing in statute that addresses this question, therefore the OSBI cannot offer any advice or guidance. We encourage you to check with the sheriff's office and other law enforcement agencies in your county of residence.
Renewals are $85 for a 5-year license and $170 for a 10-year license.
How will drug use affect my eligibility?
Inpatient treatment for substance abuse is preclusive for three (3) years from the last date of treatment unless you present of a certified statement from a licensed physician stating that you have been free from substance use for twelve (12) months or more preceding the filing of an application for a handgun license.
A misdemeanor conviction relating to illegal drug use or possession is a permanent preclusion. A pending charge or deferred sentence or deferred prosecution will result in denial of your license application for 3 years from the final determination of the matter.
I have moved out of state, is my permit still valid?
In order to retain eligibility for an SDA permit, you must maintain a residence in Oklahoma. For purposes of the Oklahoma Self‑Defense Act, the term residency shall apply to any person who either possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, and physically maintains a residence in this state or a person who has or is the spouse of someone who has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where such person claims residency.
If I am married to someone with permanent military orders in Oklahoma, must I have an Oklahoma Driver’s License or state issued I.D. to get an Oklahoma SDA license?
No. In order to be eligible for an Oklahoma SDA license, you must establish residency in the State of Oklahoma. For purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the term "residency" shall apply to any person who either possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, and physically maintains a residence in this state or a person who has or is the spouse of someone who has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where such person claims residency
If I get notice that my license was suspended or revoked, what do I do?
OSBI's Legal Unit will notify you if your license has been suspended or revoked. If you wish to appeal this decision, make a written request within 60 days to the OSBI Legal Division.
Furthermore, any handgun license which is suspended or revoked shall be returned to the OSBI.
If the basis for suspension or revocation requires a hearing before such action is taken, the OSBI will initiate proceedings and notify you of the date and time of the hearing.
If I have a pardon for a felony conviction, can I get a license?
If you are pardoned for non-violent felony offenses you are eligible for a license if no other preclusion is present. Pursuant to Title 57 Oklahoma Statutes § 571 (2) "Nonviolent offense" means any felony offense EXCEPT the following, or any attempts to commit or conspiracy or solicitation to commit the following crimes:
Click here for the list of violent crimes as defined by Oklahoma Statute
My license has expired. Can I still carry my handgun?
There is a ninety-day grace period on license renewals beginning on the date of expiration, thereafter the license is considered expired and you are not legally allowed to carry a firearm in a manner that requires a license.
If there are no exceptions, the OSBI will issue your license or deny the application within 60 days of receipt of the completed application and the required information from the sheriff.If exceptions are present, the OSBI will issue or deny within 90 days of receipt. Please note that the completed application includes answers to all questions on the application, a legible set of fingerprint cards, all required documents and any information requested in order to make an eligibility determination.
What counts as acceptable proof of citizenship if I was born outside of the United States?
If born outside of the United States or its protectorates, you must provide proof of citizenship.Such proof includes copies of any of the following:
U.S. Certificate of Natualization
What do I do if my license is lost or stolen?
If your license is lost or stolen, submit a notarized statement requesting replacement of the lost or stolen license or use the CHANGE OF INFORMATION / REPLACEMENT LICENSE REQUEST FORM. The license replacement fee is $15.
What happens to those of us with an SDA license between now and Nov. 1?
Until November 1, 2019, Oklahomans carrying open or concealed must have a license to do so in places authorized for carry.
What if I have an active warrant?
If you have a warrant out for your arrest you may be a “fugitive from justice” pursuant to federal law and would be ineligible to possess a firearm. If you are federally ineligible to possess a firearm, you will be denied a handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. You are considered a federal "fugitive from justice" if the following conditions exist:
You have have fled the state
for the purpose of avoiding prosecution or to avoid giving testimony, and
are subject to imminent criminal prosecution or testimonial obligation.
If you are subject to a felony warrant in this state, another state or the United States, your handgun license application will be denied pursuant to Title 21 Oklahoma Statute § 1290.10 (11).
The Self-Defense Act prohibits individuals with pending charges and/or convictions for certain offenses from having a license. In addition to felony offenses, the following misdemeanor offenses are specifically listed in statute:
d. a violation relating to the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act, or any violation of a victim protection order of another state;
In addition, you are ineligible if you have two or more convictions for public intoxication until 3 years from the date of the completion of the last sentence.
You are also ineligible for 3 years from the date of the completion of the last sentence if you have 2 or more convictions for Driving Under the Influence and/or Intoxication unless you provide a certified statement from a licensed physician stating that you are not in need of substance abuse treatment.
You can also be denied if you have significant character defects evidenced by a misdemeanor criminal record indicating habitual criminal activity.
What if I’ve had a protective order filed against me?
If you are currently subject to a permanent victim’s protective order authorized by the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act, you are ineligible for an SDA license.The preclusive period is 3 years from the date of the entry of the final court order, or 60 days from the date the order was vacated, canceled or withdrawn;
Regardless of the date of issue, your license will be denied because you are federally ineligible to possess a firearm if you are currently subject to a court order that
was issued after a hearing for which you received actual notice, and had an opportunity to participate;
restrains you from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner of or child of such intimate partner or person, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child; and
(a) includes a finding you represent a credible threat to the physical safety of such intimate partner or child; or
What if I’ve had mental health treatment?
You are not eligible for an SDA license if you are currently undergoing or in the last 3 years undergone treatment for a mental illness, condition, or disorder.For purposes of this paragraph, "currently undergoing treatment for a mental illness, condition, or disorder" means the person has been diagnosed by a licensed physician as being afflicted with a substantial disorder of thought, mood, perception, psychological orientation, or memory that significantly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality, or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life. The preclusive period is 3 years from the last date of treatment or until you can present a certified statement from a licensed physician stating that you are either no longer disabled by any mental or psychiatric illness, condition, or disorder or that you have been stabilized on medication for ten (10) years or more.
You will also be denied for attempted suicide or other condition relating to or indicating mental instability or an unsound mind which occurred within the preceding ten-year period.
Involuntary commitment for a mental illness, condition, or disorder and adjudication as an incompetent person are permanent preclusions as well.
What is considered domestic abuse in the state of Oklahoma?
Title 21 O.S. §644 (C) says “Any person who commits any assault and battery against a current or former spouse, a present spouse of a former spouse, parents, a foster parent, a child, a person otherwise related by blood or marriage, a person with whom the defendant is in a dating relationship, an individual with whom the defendant has had a child, a person who formerly lived in the same household as the defendant, or a person living in the same household as the defendant shall be guilty of domestic abuse.”
What should I do if my fingerprints get rejected?
If your fingerprint cards are rejected due to failure to meet quality standards, you must submit new fingerprint cards. You can return to the sheriff’s office in your county of residence, or visit another sheriff’s office or police department. You may find more success from a department that can take your fingerprints digitally. Please check with your local police or sheriff departments. You may also submit your prints electronically through an authorized vendor. To view locations, fees and instructions, visit www.identogo.com or call toll free 877-219-0197.
If you have 2 or more fingerprint rejections, OSBI offers fingerprinting services at our headquarters in Oklahoma City. OSBI fingerprinting services are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, except holidays.
Please note that legible fingerprints are a required component of the application process and the OSBI is unable to issue a license until acceptable fingerprints are submitted and processed.
What training is required to qualify for an Oklahoma SDA license?
What will exempt me from the Oklahoma SDA training requirement?
SDA licenses can be renewed 90 days prior to expiration.You can re-apply as a renewal if your license expired no more than 3 years ago.If it has been over 3 years, you will be an “expired renewal.” As an expired renewal, you must process through the sheriff’s office in your county of residence, resubmit fingerprint cards and pay the fee as would a new applicant.
You can apply online or applications are available at all Oklahoma county sheriffs’ offices, by contacting the OSBI or on this website.
Who do I make a cashier check/money order out to?
Please make your cashier check or money order payable to the OSBI. Personal checks are not accepted. Fingerprint fees are payable to and paid separately to the sheriff's office at the time of fingerprinting.
Will a DUI or public intoxication arrest prevent me from getting a license?
You are ineligible if you have two or more convictions for public intoxication until 3 years from the date of the completion of the last sentence.
A single conviction is not preclusive.If the sentence of your most recent conviction is over 3 years old, you are not precluded. Please note that this is for misdemeanors only.A felony conviction is a permanent preclusion.
Will an arrest for assault and battery prevent me from getting my license?
You will be denied a license if you have a pending charge, deferred sentence or deferred prosecution up until 3 years after final determination of the matter for
- a second or subsequent misdemeanor assault and battery;
- misdemeanor assault and battery which caused serious physical injury to the victim;
- misdemeanor aggravated assault and battery;
- misdemeanor domestic assault and battery including assault and battery against a current or former spouse,
a present spouse of a former spouse, parents, a foster parent, a child, a person otherwise related by blood or marriage,
a person you are dating, an individual with whom you have a child, a person who formerly lived in the same household with you,
or a person living in the same household as you; and/or
- felony assault and battery.
Conviction for any of the assault and battery offenses listed above is a permanent preclusion.
Will anything I've done before turning 18 prevent me from getting a license?
State law prevents anyone previously adjudicated as a delinquent child or a youthful offender for felony offenses, from possessing a firearm, being in a car with a firearm or living in a residence with a firearm (unless with a certified peace officer) for 10 years after the adjudication. Furthermore, the Self-Defense Act specifically prohibits anyone adjudicated as a delinquent from eligibility. The 10-year waiting period begins on the day of the adjudication and subsequent dismissal of the action does not restore eligibility until the 10 years has run. The OSBI is required to check for juvenile records through the Juvenile Online Tracking System (JOLTS) maintained by the Office of Juvenile Affairs for anyone under the age of 29.
Convictions, pending actions and deferred sentences for felony charges and prohibited misdemeanors, including multiple convictions relating to intoxication and driving under the influence in state, federal or municipal courts could also be preclusive regardless of age at the time of arrest.
Court ordered mental health commitments and adjudications, suicide attempts or other conditions indicating mental instability and previous mental health treatment as defined by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, even if it occurred while an applicant was under the age of 18, may prevent the OSBI from issuing a gun license.
For more information, check out 21 O.S. §1283 - Convicted Felons and Delinquents (paragraph D), 21 O.S. §1290.10 - Mandatory Preclusions 21 O.S. §1290.11 - Other Preclusions.