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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1278. Unlawful intent to carry.

UNLAWFUL INTENT TO CARRY
Any person in this state who carries or wears any deadly weapons or dangerous instrument whatsoever with the intent or for the avowed purpose of unlawfully injuring another person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony punishable by a fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a period not exceeding two (2) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The mere possession of such a weapon or dangerous instrument, without more, however, shall not be sufficient to establish intent as required by this section.
Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the license revoked and shall be liable for an administrative fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
R.L.1910, § 2552. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 264, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 272, § 32, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 324, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 219, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2021, c. 146, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021; Laws 2021, c. 265, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 324 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 2021, c. 146, § 1 and Laws 2021, c. 265, § 1 made identical amendments.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1279. Misdemeanor pointing a firearm.

MISDEMEANOR POINTING A FIREARM
Except for an act of self-defense, it shall be unlawful for any person to point any pistol or any other deadly weapon whether loaded or not, at any other person or persons. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 1280 of this title.
Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act may be subject to an administrative violation as provided in Section 1280 of this title.
R.L. 1910, § 2553. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 33, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2013, c. 171, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1280. Penalty for 1279.

PENALTY FOR 1279
Any person violating the provisions of Section 1279 of this title shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not less than three (3) nor more than twelve (12) months. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of Section 1279 of this title after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the handgun license revoked and shall be liable for an administrative fine of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
R.L. 1910, § 2554. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 170, § 2, emerg. eff. May 5, 1992; Laws 1993, c. 264, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 272, § 34, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2021, c. 146, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2021; Laws 2021, c. 265, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
NOTE: Laws 2021, c. 146, § 2 and Laws 2021, c. 265, § 2 made identical amendments.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1282. Felony use of a slung shot.

FELONY USE OF A SLUNG SHOT
Any person who carries upon his person, whether concealed or not, or uses or attempts to use against another, any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, or of any similar kind, shall be guilty of a felony.
R.L. 1910, § 2556. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 326, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 326 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1284. Penalty for 1283.

PENALTY FOR 1283
Any previously convicted or adjudicated person who violates any provision of Section 1283 of this title shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a period not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 112, § 2. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 37, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 328, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 221, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 328 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1287. Use of firearm while committing a felony.

USE OF FIREARM WHILE COMMITTING A FELONY
A. Any person who, while committing or attempting to commit a felony, possesses a pistol, shotgun or rifle or any other offensive weapon in such commission or attempt, whether the pistol, shotgun or rifle is loaded or not, or who possesses a blank or imitation pistol, altered air or toy pistol, shotgun or rifle capable of raising in the mind of one threatened with such device a fear that it is a real pistol, shotgun or rifle, or who possesses an air gun or carbon dioxide or other gas-filled weapon, electronic dart gun, conductive energy weapon, knife, dagger, dirk, switchblade knife, blackjack, ax, loaded cane, billy, hand chain or metal knuckles, in addition to the penalty provided by statute for the felony committed or attempted shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony for possessing such weapon or device, which shall be a separate offense from the felony committed or attempted and shall be punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a period of not less than two (2) years nor for more than ten (10) years for the first offense, and for a period of not less than ten (10) years nor more than thirty (30) years for any second or subsequent offense.
B. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the license revoked and shall be liable for an administrative fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
C. As used in this section:
1. "Altered toy pistol" shall mean any toy weapon which has been altered from its original manufactured state to resemble a real weapon; and
2. "Altered air pistol" shall mean any air pistol manufactured to propel projectiles by air pressure which has been altered from its original manufactured state.
Added by Laws 1969, c. 220, § 1. Amended by Laws 1976, c. 111, § 1; Laws 1982, c. 173, § 3, emerg. eff. April 16, 1982; Laws 1995, c. 272, § 38, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 329, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 222, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2006, c. 62, § 2, emerg. eff. April 17, 2006; Laws 2007, c. 162, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2021, c. 146, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2021; Laws 2021, c. 265, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 329 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 2021, c. 146, § 3 and Laws 2021, c. 265, § 3 made identical amendments.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1287.1. Penalty enhancement for weapon possession.

PENALTY ENHANCEMENT FOR WEAPON POSSESSION
Any person who, while committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence, discharges a firearm, in addition to the penalty provided by statute for the crime of violence committed or attempted, upon conviction, may be charged, in the discretion of the district attorney, with an additional felony for possessing such weapon, which shall be a separate offense punishable, upon conviction, by not less than ten (10) years in the custody of the Department of Corrections which may be served concurrently with the sentence for the crime of violence. For purposes of this section, “crime of violence” means an offense that is a felony and has as an element of the offense, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person of another or that by its nature involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person of another may be used in the course of committing the offense. For purposes of this section, “firearm” means a rifle, pistol or shotgun.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 318, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1288. Purchases of firearms, ammunition and equipment from dealer licensed in another state - Purchases in Oklahoma by residents of other states.

A. Residents of the State of Oklahoma may purchase rifles, shotguns, ammunition, cartridge and shotgun shell handloading components and equipment from a dealer licensed in a state other than Oklahoma. This authorization is enacted in conformance with the provisions of Section 922(b)(3) of Title 18 of the United States Code and provided further that such residents conform to the provisions of law applicable to such purchase in the State of Oklahoma and the state in which the purchase is made.
B. Residents of a state other than Oklahoma may purchase rifles, shotguns, ammunition, cartridge and shotgun shell handloading components and equipment from a dealer licensed in the State of Oklahoma. This authorization is enacted in conformance with the provisions of Section 922(b)(3) of Title 18 of the United States Code and provided further that such residents conform to the provisions of law applicable to such purchase in the State of Oklahoma and in the state in which such persons reside.
Added by Laws 1969, c. 230, § 1, emerg. eff. April 21, 1969. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 66, § 1, emerg. eff. April 20, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.1. Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971.

OKLAHOMA FIREARMS ACT OF 1971
Sections 1289.1 through 1289.17 of this title may be known and cited as the "Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971".
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 1, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 39, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.2. Legislative findings for Firearms Act.

LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS FOR FIREARMS ACT
The Legislature finds as a matter of public policy and fact that it is necessary for the safe and lawful use of firearms to curb and prevent crime wherein weapons are used by enacting legislation having the purpose of controlling the use of firearms, and of prevention of their use, without unnecessarily denying their lawful use in defense of life, home and property, and their use by the United States or state military organizations and as may otherwise be provided by law, including their use and transportation for lawful purposes.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 2, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.3. Definitions for Firearms Act and Self-Defense Act — Pistols or handguns.

DEFINITIONS FOR FIREARMS ACT
"Pistols" or "handguns" as used in the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971 and the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall mean any firearm capable of discharging single or multiple projectiles from a single round of ammunition composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels less than sixteen (16) inches in length, and using a combustible propellant charge, but not to include any firearm with an overall length of twenty-six (26) inches or more, flare guns, underwater fishing guns or blank pistols.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 3, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 41, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2017, c. 13, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2017; Laws 2019, c. 63, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.4. Definitions for Firearms Act - Rifles.

DEFINITIONS FOR FIREARMS ACT
"Rifles" as used in the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971, Sections 1289.1 through 1289.17 of this title, shall mean any firearm capable of discharging a projectile composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels more than sixteen (16) inches in length, and using either gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion, but not to include archery equipment, flare guns or underwater fishing guns. In addition, any rifle capable of firing "shot" but primarily designed to fire single projectiles will be regarded as a "rifle".
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 4, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 42, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.5. Definitions for Firearms Act - Shotguns.

DEFINITIONS FOR FIREARMS ACT
"Shotguns" as used in the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971, shall mean any firearm capable of discharging a series of projectiles of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels more than eighteen (18) inches in length, and using a combustible propellant charge, but not to include any weapon so designed with a barrel less than eighteen (18) inches in length unless the overall length of the firearm is twenty-six (26) inches or more. In addition, any "shotgun" capable of firing single projectiles but primarily designed to fire multiple projectiles such as "shot" will be regarded as a "shotgun".
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 5, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 43, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2019, c. 63, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.6. Conditions under which firearms may be carried.

CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FIREARMS MAY BE CARRIED
A. A person shall be permitted to carry loaded and unloaded shotguns, rifles and pistols without a handgun license as authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act pursuant to the following conditions:
1. When hunting animals or fowl;
2. During competition in or practicing in a safety or hunter safety class, target shooting, skeet, trap or other recognized sporting events;
3. During participation in or in preparation for a military function of the state military forces to be defined as the Oklahoma Army or Air National Guard, federal military reserve and active military forces. It is further provided that Oklahoma Army or Air National Guard personnel with proper authorization and performing a military function may carry loaded or unloaded and concealed weapons on Oklahoma Military Department facilities in accordance with rules promulgated by the Adjutant General;
4. During participation in or in preparation for a recognized police function of either a municipal, county or state government as functioning police officials;
5. During a practice for or a performance for entertainment purposes;
6. As provided for in subsection A of Section 1272 of this title; or
7. For lawful self-defense and self-protection or any other legitimate purpose not in violation of any legislative enactment regarding the use, carrying, ownership and control of firearms.
B. A person shall be permitted to carry unloaded shotguns, rifles and pistols without a handgun license as authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and when going to or from the person's private residence or vehicle.
C. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit educational or recreational activities, exhibitions, displays or shows involving the use or display of rifles, shotguns or pistols or other weapons if the activity is approved by the property owner and sponsor of the activity.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 6, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 264, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 272, § 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2016, c. 268, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016; Laws 2019, c. 1, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.7. Firearms in vehicles.

FIREARMS IN VEHICLES
A. Any person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing or purchasing a firearm and is not carrying or transporting a firearm in the furtherance of a crime may transport in or on a vehicle a firearm, loaded or unloaded, at any time.
B. Any person, eighteen (18) to twenty (20) years of age, who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing or purchasing a firearm and is not carrying or transporting a firearm in the furtherance of a crime may transport in or on a vehicle, open or concealed, an unloaded firearm at any time.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person transporting a firearm in or on a vehicle to fail or refuse to identify that the person is in actual possession of a firearm when demanded by a law enforcement officer of this state during any arrest, detainment or routine traffic stop. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection may be issued a citation for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 7, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 45, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 1996, c. 190, § 1, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2019, c. 1, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2019; Laws 2021, c. 292, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.7a. Transporting or storing firearms or ammunition - Prohibition proscribed - Liability - Enforcement.

A. No person, property owner, tenant, employer, or business entity shall maintain, establish, or enforce any policy or rule that has the effect of prohibiting any person, except a convicted felon, from transporting and storing firearms or ammunition in a locked motor vehicle, or from transporting and storing firearms or ammunition locked in or locked to a motor vehicle on any property set aside for any motor vehicle.
B. No person, property owner, tenant, employer, or business entity shall be liable in any civil action for occurrences which result from the storing of firearms or ammunition in a locked motor vehicle on any property set aside for any motor vehicle, unless the person, property owner, tenant, employer, or owner of the business entity commits a criminal act involving the use of the firearms or ammunition. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to claims pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act.
C. An individual may bring a civil action to enforce this section. If a plaintiff prevails in a civil action related to the personnel manual against a person, property owner, tenant, employer or business for a violation of this section, the court shall award actual damages, enjoin further violations of this section, and award court costs and attorney fees to the prevailing plaintiff.
D. As used in this section, “motor vehicle” means any automobile, truck, minivan, sports utility vehicle, motorcycle, motor scooter, and any other vehicle required to be registered under the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 39, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 448, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2005; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.9. Carrying weapons under influence of alcohol.

CARRYING WEAPONS UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or use shotguns, rifles or pistols in any circumstances while under the influence of beer, intoxicating liquors or any hallucinogenic, or any unlawful or unprescribed drug, and it shall be unlawful for any person to carry or use shotguns, rifles or pistols when under the influence of any drug prescribed by a licensed physician if the aftereffects of such consumption affect mental, emotional or physical processes to a degree that would result in abnormal behavior. Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.15 of this title.
Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the license suspended for a term of six (6) months and shall be subject to an administrative fine of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 9, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 47, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2001, c. 396, § 3, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.10. Furnishing firearms to incompetent persons.

FURNISHING FIREARMS TO INCOMPETENT PERSONS
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly transmit, transfer, sell, lend or furnish any shotgun, rifle or pistol to any person who is under an adjudication of mental incompetency, or to any person who is mentally deficient or of unsound mind. Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.15 of this title.
Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the license suspended for a term of six (6) months and shall be subject to an administrative fine of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 10, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 48, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 1996, c. 191, § 7, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.11. Reckless conduct.

RECKLESS CONDUCT
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in reckless conduct while having in his or her possession any shotgun, rifle or pistol, such actions consisting of creating a situation of unreasonable risk and probability of death or great bodily harm to another, and demonstrating a conscious disregard for the safety of another person. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.15 of this title.
Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the license revoked and shall be subject to an administrative fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 11, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 49, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.12. Giving firearms to convicted persons.

GIVING FIREARMS TO CONVICTED PERSONS
It shall be unlawful for any person within this state to knowingly sell, trade, give, transmit or otherwise cause the transfer of rifles, shotguns or pistols to any convicted felon or an adjudicated delinquent, and it shall be unlawful for any person within this state to knowingly sell, trade, give, transmit or otherwise cause the transfer of any shotgun, rifle or pistol to any individual who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or is mentally or emotionally unbalanced or disturbed. All persons who engage in selling, trading or otherwise transferring firearms will display this section prominently in full view at or near the point of normal firearms sale, trade or transfer. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.15 of this title.
Any person convicted of a violation of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the license suspended for six (6) months and shall be liable for an administrative fine of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 12, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 50, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.13A. Improper transportation of firearms.

IMPROPER TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS
A. Any person stopped pursuant to a moving traffic violation who is transporting a firearm in or on the vehicle in violation of any law related to the carrying or transporting of firearms in the vehicle, may be issued a traffic citation in the amount of Seventy Dollars ($70.00), plus court costs for transporting a firearm improperly. In addition to the traffic citation provided in this section, the person may also be arrested for any other violation of law.
B. Any firearm lawfully carried or transported as permitted pursuant to state law shall not be confiscated, unless:
1. The person is arrested for violating another provision of law other than a violation of subsection A of this section; provided, however, if the person is never charged with an offense pursuant to this paragraph or if the charges are dismissed or the person is acquitted, the weapon and ammunition shall be returned to the person; or
2. The officer has probable cause to believe the weapon is:
a.
contraband, or
b.
a firearm used in the commission of a crime other than a violation of subsection A of this section.
C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require confiscation of any firearm.
Added by Laws 2003, c. 465, § 4, eff. July 1, 2003. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 549, § 2, eff. July 1, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2019, c. 1, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2019; Laws 2021, c. 292, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2021; Laws 2022, c. 53, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.15. Penalty for Firearms Act of 1971.

PENALTY FOR FIREARMS ACT OF 1971
Any person adjudged guilty of violating any provision of Section 1289.9, 1289.10, 1289.11, 1289.12 or 1289.13 of this title shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than ten (10) days nor more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 15, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 52, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.16. Felony pointing firearms.

FELONY POINTING FIREARMS
Except for an act of self-defense, it shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or without lawful cause point a shotgun, rifle or pistol, or any deadly weapon, whether loaded or not, at any person or persons for the purpose of threatening or with the intention of discharging the firearm or with any malice or for any purpose of injuring, either through physical injury or mental or emotional intimidation or for purposes of whimsy, humor or prank, or in anger or otherwise, but not to include the pointing of shotguns, rifles or pistols by law enforcement authorities in the performance of their duties, armed security guards licensed by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training pursuant to the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act in the performance of their duties, members of the state military forces in the performance of their duties, members of the federal military reserve and active military components in the performance of their duties, or any federal government law enforcement officer in the performance of any duty, or in the performance of a play on stage, rodeo, television or on film, or in defense of any person, one's home or property. Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.17 of this title.
Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the license revoked and shall be subject to an administrative fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 16, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 53, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2017, c. 266, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.17. Penalties for 1289.16.

PENALTIES FOR 1289.16
Any violation of Section 1289.16 of this title shall constitute a felony, for which a person convicted thereof shall be sentenced to imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 17, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 54, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 330, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 223, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 330 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.17A. Felony discharging firearms.

FELONY DISCHARGING FIREARMS
It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or intentionally discharge any firearm or other deadly weapon at or into any dwelling, or at or into any building used for public or business purposes. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term not less than two (2) years nor more than twenty (20) years. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any law enforcement officer in the performance of any lawful duty.
Added by Laws 1997, c. 324, § 2, eff. July 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 224, eff. July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.18. Definitions.

DEFINITIONS
A. "Sawed-off shotgun" shall mean any firearm capable of discharging a series of projectiles of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels less than eighteen (18) inches in length, and using a combustible propellant charge, but does not include any weapon so designed with a barrel less than eighteen (18) inches in length, provided it has an overall length of twenty-six (26) inches or more.
B. "Sawed-off rifle" shall mean any rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than sixteen (16) inches in length or any weapon made from a rifle (whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise) if such a weapon as modified has an overall length of less than twenty-six (26) inches in length, including the stock portion.
C. Every person who knowingly has in his possession or under his immediate control a sawed-off shotgun or a sawed-off rifle, whether concealed or not, shall upon conviction be guilty of a felony for the possession of such device, and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a period not to exceed two (2) years, or both such fine and imprisonment.
D. This section shall not apply to any firearm that is lawfully possessed under federal law or that is otherwise not regulated as a "firearm" pursuant to the National Firearms Act.
E. The term "firearm" as used in this section and in the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971, shall not include an "antique firearm" as defined in 18 U.S.C., Section 921 (2006).
Added by Laws 1981, c. 155, § 2. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 240, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1986; Laws 1997, c. 133, § 331, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 225, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2019, c. 63, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 331 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.19. Restricted bullet and body armor defined.

As used in Sections 1289.20 through 1289.22 of this title and Section 2 of this act:
1. "Restricted bullet" means a round or elongated missile with a core of less than sixty percent (60%) lead and having a fluorocarbon coating, which is designed to travel at a high velocity and is capable of penetrating body armor; and
2. "Body armor" means a vest or shirt of ten (10) plies or more of bullet resistant material as defined by the Office of Development, Testing and Dissemination, a division of the United States Department of Justice.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 193, § 1, emerg. eff. April 22, 1982. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 216, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.20. Manufacture of restricted bullets.

MANUFACTURE OF RESTRICTED BULLETS
A. Except for the purpose of public safety or national security, it shall be unlawful to manufacture, cause to be manufactured, import, advertise for sale or sell within this state any restricted bullet as defined in Section 1289.19 of this title.
B. Any person convicted of violating subsection A of this section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for not more than ten (10) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 193, § 2, emerg. eff. April 22, 1982. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 332, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 226, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 332 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.21. Possession or use of restricted bullets.

POSSESSION OR USE OF RESTRICTED BULLETS
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, carry upon his person, use or attempt to use against another person any restricted bullet as defined in Section 1289.19 of this title.
B. Any person convicted of violating subsection A of this section shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for not less than two (2) years nor more than ten (10) years. The sentence so imposed shall not be suspended.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 193, § 3, emerg. eff. April 22, 1982. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 333, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 227, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 333 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.24a. Lawsuits against gun manufacturers.

1. The State Legislature declares that the lawful design, marketing, manufacturing, or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public is not unreasonably dangerous activity and does not constitute a nuisance.
2. The authority to bring suit and right to recover against any firearms or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or dealer by or on behalf of any governmental unit created by or pursuant to an act of the Legislature or the Constitution, or any department, agency, or authority thereof, for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacturing, marketing, or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public shall be reserved exclusively to the state. This paragraph shall not prohibit a political subdivision or local government authority from bringing an action against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision or local government authority. This bill shall not be construed to prohibit an individual from bringing a cause of action based upon an existing recognized theory of law.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 415, § 7, eff. July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.24c. Preemption – Extreme risk protection orders.

A. The State Legislature hereby occupies and preempts the entire field of legislation in this state touching in any way extreme risk protection orders against or upon a citizen of this state to the complete exclusion of any order, ordinance or regulation by any municipality or other political subdivision of this state.
B. Any agency of this state or any political subdivision in this state shall be prohibited from accepting any grants or funding to implement any statute, rule or executive order, judicial order or judicial findings that would have the effect of forcing an extreme risk protection order against or upon a citizen of this state.
C. For purposes of this section, "extreme risk protection order" means an executive order, written order or warrant issued by a court or signed by a magistrate or comparable officer of the court, for which the primary purpose is to reduce the risk of firearm-related death or injury by doing one or more of the following:
1. Prohibiting a named individual from having under the custody or control of the individual, owning, possessing or receiving a firearm; or
2. Having a firearm removed or requiring the surrender of firearms from a named individual.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 63, § 2, emerg. eff. May 19, 2020.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.24e. Right to keep and bear arms – Preemption by Legislature.

A. The State Legislature hereby occupies and preempts the entire field of legislation by any agency of this state or any political subdivision in this state to infringe upon the rights of a citizen of the State of Oklahoma, the unalienable right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed to them by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.
B. Any federal, state, county or municipal act, law, executive order, administrative order, court order, rule, policy or regulation ordering the buy-back, confiscation or surrender of firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from law-abiding citizens of this state shall be considered an infringement on the rights of citizens to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States and Article II, Section 26 of the Constitution of Oklahoma.
C. It shall be the duty of the courts and law enforcement agencies of this state to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and to bear arms within the borders of this state and to protect these rights from the infringement provided under the provisions of this act.
D. The preemption provided in this act shall include:
1. Any regulation of arms and ammunition, pursuant to the National Firearms Act of 1934, prohibited or regulated on or after the effective date of this act; and
2. Any regulations or provision of the Gun Control Act of 1968, prohibited or regulated on or after the effective date of this act.
E. For purposes of this section:
1. "Arms" is defined as any firearm, firearm part, accessory or ammunition required to render that firearm operable and effective;
2. "Infringement" shall mean any law that reduces, represses, diminishes or subverts the right to keep and bear arms, ammunition, parts and accessories in any amount that is legal as of the effective date of this act of any citizen in this state; and
3. "Law-abiding citizen" means a person who is not otherwise precluded under state law from possessing a firearm and shall not be construed to include anyone who is not legally present in the United States or this state.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 236, § 2, emerg. eff. April 26, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.26. Use of body armor.

USE OF BODY ARMOR
Any person who commits or attempts to commit a felony while wearing body armor as defined in Section 1289.19 of this title, in addition to the penalty provided by statute for the felony committed or attempted, upon conviction shall be guilty of a felony for wearing such body armor, which shall be a separate offense from the felony committed or attempted, and shall be punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a period of not more than ten (10) years for the first offense, and for a period of not more than twenty (20) years for any second or subsequent offense.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 216, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 334, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 228, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 334 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.27. Prohibiting firearm inquiry by employer.

PROHIBITING FIREARM INQUIRY BY EMPLOYER
A. It shall be unlawful for any private employer doing business in this state to ask any applicant for employment information about whether the applicant owns or possesses a firearm. Any private employer who violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
B. All public employers and public officials within this state shall be prohibited from asking any applicant for employment information about whether the applicant owns or possesses a firearm. Any public employer or public official who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be deemed to be acting outside the scope of their employment and shall be barred from seeking statutory immunity from any exemption or provision of The Governmental Tort Claims Act.
C. As used in this section:
1. “Private employer” means any individual, partnership, firm, association, corporation or nonprofit organization that employs or offers to employ one or more persons in this state;
2. “Public employer” means the State of Oklahoma or any political subdivision thereof, including any department, agency, board, commission, institution, authority, public trust, municipality, county, district or instrumentalities thereof; and
3. “Public official” means any elected or appointed official in the executive, legislative or judicial branch of a political subdivision of the state.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 242, § 1, emerg. eff. May 22, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.28. Definitions - Illegal transfer of a firearm.

A. For purposes of this section:
1. “Licensed dealer” means a person who is licensed pursuant to 18 U.S.C., Section 923 and pursuant to any laws of this state and engages in the business of dealing in firearms;
2. “Private seller” means a person who sells or offers for sale any firearm, as defined by the laws of this state, or ammunition;
3. “Ammunition” means any cartridge, shell, or projectile designed for use in a firearm; and
4. “Materially false information” means information that portrays an illegal transaction as legal or a legal transaction as illegal.
B. Any person, who knowingly solicits, persuades, encourages or entices a licensed dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition to transfer a firearm or ammunition under circumstances which the person knows would violate the laws of this state or the United States is guilty of a felony.
C. Any person who provides to a licensed dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition what the person knows to be materially false information with intent to deceive the dealer or seller about the legality of a transfer of a firearm or ammunition is guilty of a felony.
D. Any person who willfully procures another to engage in conduct prohibited by this section shall be held accountable as a principal.
E. This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer acting in his or her official capacity or to a person acting at the direction of such law enforcement officer.
F. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not to exceed five (5) years, or by both fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 30, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.29. United States Attorney or Assistant United States Attorney - Carrying of firearm.

Any United States Attorney or Assistant United States Attorney may carry a firearm on his or her person anywhere in the State of Oklahoma if the person has successfully completed a handgun qualification course for court officials developed by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. The Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training may provide for an identification card to be issued to the United States Attorney or Assistant United States Attorney and may provide application forms. If the person issued an identification card is no longer eligible, that person shall immediately return the identification card to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 77, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 368, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 1289.28 of this title to avoid duplication in numbering.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1289.30. Requests for certification for the transfer or making of a firearm – Court review of certification decisions.

A. When certification by a chief law enforcement officer is required by federal law or regulation for the transfer or making of a firearm, the chief law enforcement officer shall, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a request for certification, provide such certification if the applicant is not prohibited by law from receiving the firearm or the applicant is not the subject of a proceeding that could result in the applicant being prohibited by law from receiving the firearm. If the applicant is prohibited by law from receiving the firearm or the applicant is the subject of a proceeding that could result in such prohibition, the chief law enforcement officer shall provide written notification to the applicant that certification has been denied and state the reasons for such findings.
B. An applicant whose request for certification is denied may appeal the decision of the chief law enforcement officer to the district court that is located in the county in which the applicant resides. The court shall review the decision of the chief law enforcement officer to deny the certification de novo. If the court finds that the applicant is not prohibited by law from receiving the firearm or the applicant is not the subject of a proceeding that could result in such prohibition, the court shall order the chief law enforcement officer to issue the certification and shall award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the applicant.
C. For purposes of this section:
1. "Certification" means the participation and assent of the chief law enforcement officer necessary under federal law for the approval of the application to transfer or make a firearm;
2. "Chief law enforcement officer" means any official that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or any successor agency, identifies by regulation or otherwise as eligible to provide any required certification for applications to transfer or make a firearm; and
3. "Firearm" shall have the same meaning as provided for in the National Firearms Act, subsection a of Section 5845 of Title 26 of the United States Code.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 237, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
NOTE: Vetoed by Governor on April 29, 2014. Governor's veto was overridden on May 8, 2014.