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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.1. Short title - Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.

SHORT TITLE
Sections 1290.1 through 1290.27 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Self-Defense Act".
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 1, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2019 and Laws 2019, c. 406, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
NOTE: Laws 2019, c. 1, § 9 and Laws 2019, c. 406, § 2 made identical amendments to this section.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.2. Definitions.

DEFINITIONS
A. As used in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act:
1. "Completed application" means all fields are completed, all questions are answered and the required signatures are present on the application for a handgun license, and the required documents are attached to the application, including legible fingerprints, if applicable;
2. "Concealed firearm" means a loaded or unloaded firearm not openly visible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person;
3. "Unconcealed firearm" or "open carry" means a loaded or unloaded firearm that is carried upon the person where the firearm is visible, or carried upon the person using a holster, scabbard, sling or case;
4. "Pistol" or "handgun" shall have the same definition as provided in Section 1289.3 of this title;
5. "Rifle" shall have the same definition as provided in Section 1289.4 of this title; and
6. "Shotgun" shall have the same definition as provided in Section 1289.5 of this title.
B. The definition of pistol or handgun for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not apply to imitation pistols, flare guns, underwater fishing guns or blank pistols.
C. Pistols, handguns, rifles, shotguns, and all other lawful firearms mentioned in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act may collectively be referred to as "firearms".
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 366, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2017, c. 13, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2017; Laws 2019, c. 63, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2019; Laws 2021, c. 146, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2021; Laws 2021, c. 265, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2021; Laws 2023, c. 160, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
NOTE: Laws 2021, c. 146, § 4 and Laws 2021, c. 265, § 4 made identical amendments.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.3. Authority to issue license.

AUTHORITY TO ISSUE LICENSE
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is hereby authorized to license an eligible person to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun as provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The authority of the Bureau shall be limited to the provisions specifically provided in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The Bureau shall promulgate rules, forms and procedures necessary to implement the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.4. Unlawful carry.

UNLAWFUL CARRY
Except as provided by Section 1272 of this title, it shall be lawful for a citizen or lawful permanent resident, who can lawfully purchase or possess a firearm under state law, to carry or transport a concealed or unconcealed firearm in this state, as hereby authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or as may otherwise be provided by law.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 25, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2023, c. 160, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.6. Prohibited ammunition.

PROHIBITED AMMUNITION
Any concealed or unconcealed handgun when carried in a manner authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and when loaded with any ammunition which is either a restricted bullet as defined by Section 1289.19 of this title or is larger than .45 caliber or is otherwise prohibited by law shall be deemed a prohibited weapon for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be punished for a criminal offense as provided by Section 1272 of this title or any other applicable provision of law. In addition to any criminal prosecution for a violation of the provisions of this section, the licensee shall be subject to an administrative fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), 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 1995, c. 272, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.7. Construing authority of license.

CONSTRUING AUTHORITY OF LICENSE
A. The authority to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm as authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not be construed to authorize any person to:
1. Carry or possess any weapon other than an authorized firearm as defined by the provisions of Section 1289.3, 1289.4 or 1289.5 of this title;
2. Carry or possess any firearm in any manner or in any place otherwise prohibited by law;
3. Carry or possess any prohibited ammunition or any illegal firearm in violation of state law;
4. Carry or possess any firearm when the person is prohibited by state law from carrying or possessing any firearm; or
5. Point, discharge or use the firearm in any manner not otherwise authorized by law.
B. The ability to carry a firearm pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not be construed to prohibit the lawful transport or carrying of a firearm in a vehicle or on or about the person, whether concealed or unconcealed, loaded or unloaded, as permitted by law.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 28, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 366, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2019, c. 1, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2019; Laws 2023, c. 160, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.9. Eligibility.

ELIGIBILITY
The following requirements shall apply to any person making application to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The person must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States with established residency in the State of Oklahoma; or
2. Be a lawful permanent resident in the United States and have established residency in the State of Oklahoma.
For purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act:
a.
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 to any person, including the spouse of such person, who has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where such person and spouse of such person claim residency, and
b.
the term "lawful permanent resident" shall mean a noncitizen who is lawfully authorized to live permanently within the United States;
3. Be at least:
a.
twenty-one (21) years of age, or
b.
eighteen (18) years of age but not yet twenty-one (21) years of age and the person is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the Reserves or National Guard, or the person was discharged under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard;
4. Complete a firearms safety and training course and demonstrate competence and qualifications with the type of pistol to be carried by the person as provided in Section 1290.14 of this title, and submit proof of training and qualification or an exemption for training and qualification as authorized by Section 1290.14 of this title;
5. Submit the required fee and complete the application process as provided in Section 1290.12 of this title; and
6. Comply in good faith with the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 191, § 11, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996; Laws 1998, c. 286, § 3, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2003, c. 465, § 7, eff. July 1, 2003; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2014, c. 85, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014; Laws 2017, c. 4, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2017; Laws 2019, c. 423, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.13. Automatic listing of licenses.

AUTOMATIC LISTING OF LICENSES
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation shall maintain an automated listing of all persons issued a handgun license in this state pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and all subsequent suspended or revoked licenses. Information from the automated listing shall only be available to a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency upon request for law enforcement purposes. The Bureau shall also maintain for each applicant the original application or a copy of the original application form and any subsequent renewal application forms together with the photographs, fingerprints and other pertinent information on the applicant which shall be confidential, except to law enforcement officers or law enforcement agencies in the performance of their duties. The Bureau may release a copy of fingerprints of a deceased applicant maintained by the Bureau due to an application for a handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Provided, however, the Bureau may release a copy of fingerprints of a deceased applicant only to an immediate family member upon written request. Such request shall be accompanied by a payment of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00), which shall be deposited into the OSBI Revolving Fund. For purposes of this section, "immediate family member" shall mean the spouse, a child by birth or adoption, a stepchild, a parent by birth or adoption, a stepparent, a grandparent, a grandchild, a sibling, a stepsibling or the spouse of any immediate family member. To facilitate the Bureau's administration of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, all licensees shall maintain a current mailing address where the licensee may receive certified mail. The licensee shall within thirty (30) days of a change of name or address inform the Bureau of such change.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 191, § 15, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996; Laws 2001, c. 396, § 9, eff. July 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 33, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2014, c. 161, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.15. Persons exempt from training course.

PERSONS EXEMPT FROM TRAINING COURSE
A. The following individuals may be exempt from all or part of the required training and qualification course established pursuant to the provisions of Section 1290.14 of this title:
1. A firearms instructor registered with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act;
2. An active duty or reserve duty law enforcement officer of this state or any of its political subdivisions or of the federal government;
3. A retired law enforcement officer authorized by this state pursuant to Section 1289.8 of this title to carry a firearm;
4. A Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certified armed security officer, armed guard, correctional officer, or any other person having a CLEET certification to carry a firearm in the course of their employment;
5. A person on active military duty, National Guard duty or regular military reserve duty who is a legal resident of this state and who is trained and qualified in the use of handguns;
6. A person honorably discharged from active military duty, National Guard duty or military reserves within twenty (20) years preceding the date of the application for a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, who is a legal resident of this state, and who has been trained and qualified in the use of handguns;
7. A person retired as a peace officer in good standing from a law enforcement agency located in another state, who is a legal resident of this state, and who has received training equivalent to the training required for CLEET certification in this state; and
8. Any person who is otherwise deemed qualified for a training exemption by CLEET.
B. No person who is determined to be exempt from training or qualification may carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to the authority of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act until issued a valid handgun license or possesses a valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title.
C. Nothing contained in any provision of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be construed to alter, amend, or modify the authority of any active duty law enforcement officer, or any person certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training to carry a pistol during the course of their employment, to carry any pistol in any manner authorized by law or authorized by the employing agency.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 191, § 17, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996; Laws 1999, c. 415, § 4, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 35, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 86, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2017, c. 298, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.16. Statistical report.

STATISTICAL REPORT
By January 15, 1997, and by January 15 of each year thereafter, the Bureau shall submit a statistical report for the preceding calendar year to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, including, but not limited to, data on the numbers of handgun licenses approved and issued and the numbers of licenses suspended, revoked or denied in the following categories: age, sex, race, county and any other category deemed relevant by the Bureau.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.19. License form.

LICENSE FORM
The handgun license shall be on a form prescribed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and shall contain the following information in addition to any other information deemed relevant by the Bureau:
1. The full name of the person;
2. Current address;
3. County of residence;
4. Date of birth;
5. Weight;
6. Height;
7. Sex;
8. Race;
9. Color of eyes;
10. Handgun license identification number;
11. Expiration date of the handgun license;
12. Date of issuance of the handgun license; and
13. Authorized pistol to be either: (D) derringer, (R) revolver, (S) semiautomatic pistol, or some combination of derringer, revolver and semiautomatic pistol as may be authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act for which the person demonstrated qualification pursuant to the certificate of training or an exemption certificate.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 38, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2021, c. 146, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2021; Laws 2021, c. 265, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
NOTE: Laws 2021, c. 146, § 9 and Laws 2021, c. 265, § 9 made identical amendments.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.20. Penalty for refusal to submit or falsification.

PENALTY FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT OR FALSIFICATION
It shall be unlawful for any sheriff or designee to fail or refuse to accept an application for a handgun license as authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or to fail or refuse to process or submit the completed application to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within the time prescribed by paragraph 8 of Section 1290.12 of this title, or to falsify or knowingly allow any person to falsify any information, documentation, fingerprint or photograph submitted with a handgun application. Any violation shall, upon conviction, be a misdemeanor. There is a presumption that the sheriff has acted in good faith to comply with the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and any alleged violation of the provisions of this section shall require proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 39, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.23. Deposit of fees by OSBI.

DEPOSIT OF FEES BY OSBI
All money submitted by the sheriffs to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation as processing fees for applications submitted for handgun licenses shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 259, § 41, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2021, c. 505, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.24. Immunity.

IMMUNITY
A. The state or any political subdivision of the state, as defined in Section 152 of Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and its officers, agents and employees shall be immune from and not subject to liability resulting or arising from:
1. Failure to prevent the licensing of an individual for whom the receipt of the license is unlawful pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or any other provision of law of this state;
2. Any action or misconduct with a firearm committed by a person pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or by any person who obtains a firearm;
3. Any injury to any person during a firearm training course conducted by a firearms instructor certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training to conduct training under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, or injury from any misfire or malfunction of any firearm on a training course firing range supervised by a certified firearms instructor under the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, or any injury resulting from carrying a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to any firearms training; and
4. Any action or finding pursuant to a hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act as required in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
B. Firearms instructors certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training to conduct training for the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be immune from and not subject to liability to third persons resulting or arising from any claim based on an act or omission of a trainee.
C. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to claims pursuant to the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 415, § 6, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2000, c. 382, § 7, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 42, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2016, c. 18, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2016; Laws 2019, c. 1, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2019; Laws 2023, c. 160, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.25. Legislative intent.

LEGISLATIVE INTENT
The Legislature finds as a matter of public policy and fact that it is necessary to provide statewide uniform standards for carrying concealed or unconcealed firearms for lawful self-defense and self-protection, and further finds it necessary to occupy the field of regulation of the bearing of concealed or unconcealed firearms to ensure that no honest, law-abiding citizen who qualifies pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act is subjectively or arbitrarily denied his or her rights. The Legislature does not delegate to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation any authority to regulate or restrict the issuing of handgun licenses except as provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Subjective or arbitrary actions or rules which encumber the issuing process by placing burdens on the applicant beyond those requirements detailed in the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or which create restrictions beyond those specified in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act are deemed to be in conflict with the intent of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act and are hereby prohibited. The Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be liberally construed to carry out the constitutional right to bear arms for self-defense and self-protection. The provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act are cumulative to existing rights to bear arms and nothing in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall impair or diminish those rights.
However, the conditions that mandate the administrative actions of license denial, suspension, revocation or an administrative fine are intended to protect the health, safety and public welfare of the citizens of this state. The restricting conditions specified in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act generally involve the criminal history, mental state, alcohol or substance abuse of the applicant or licensee, a hazard of domestic violence, a danger to police officers, or the ability of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to properly administer the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The restricting conditions that establish a risk of injury or harm to the public are tailored to reduce the risks to the benefit of the citizens of this state.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 382, § 8, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2012, c. 259, § 43, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2023, c. 160, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1290.26. Reciprocal agreement authority.

RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT AUTHORITY
A. The State of Oklahoma shall hereby recognize any valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permit, valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title or license issued by another state, or if the state is a nonpermitting carry state, this state shall reciprocate under the permitting law of that state.
B. Any person entering this state in possession of a firearm authorized for concealed or unconcealed carry upon the authority and license of another state, a valid military identification card, a valid driver license, or a valid state photo identification card, as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title, is authorized to continue to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm and license in this state; provided the license from the other state, a valid military identification card, a valid driver license, or a valid state photo identification card, as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title, remains valid. The firearm must either be carried unconcealed or concealed, and upon coming in contact with any peace officer of this state, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to a valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permit, license or a valid military identification card as provided for qualified persons in Section 1290.8 of this title issued in another state.
C. Any person who enters this state in possession of a firearm authorized for carry upon the authority of a state that is a nonpermitted carry state and the person is in compliance with the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be authorized to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm in this state. The firearm must be carried fully concealed or unconcealed in compliance with the laws of this state. When coming in contact with any law enforcement officer of this state and upon instruction from the law enforcement officer, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a firearm.
D. Any person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older having a valid firearm license from another state may apply for a handgun license in this state immediately upon establishing a residency in this state.
Added by Laws 1996, c. 191, § 20, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 286, § 7, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2003, c. 465, § 9, eff. July 1, 2003; Laws 2012, c. 195, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 15, § 18, emerg. eff. April 8, 2013; Laws 2017, c. 298, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2017; Laws 2023, c. 160, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
NOTE: Laws 2012, c. 259, § 44 repealed by Laws 2013, c. 15, § 19, emerg. eff. April 8, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1301. Masks and hoods - Unlawful wearing of - Exceptions.

It shall be unlawful for any person in this state to wear a mask, hood or covering, which conceals the identity of the wearer during the commission of a crime or for the purpose of coercion, intimidation or harassment; provided, the provisions of Section 1301 et seq. of this title shall not apply to the pranks of children on Halloween, to those going to, or from, or participating in masquerade parties, to those participating in any public parade or exhibition of an educational, religious or historical character, to those participating in any meeting of any organization within any building or enclosure wholly within and under the control of said organization, and to those participating in the parades or exhibitions of minstrel troupes, circuses or other amusements or dramatic shows. Any person, or persons, violating the provisions of this section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not exceeding one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1923-24, c. 2, p. 2, § 1. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 344, § 1, eff. July 1, 2007.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1302. Trespass - Masked person demanding admission to premises.

Any person, masked or in disguise, who shall enter upon the premises of another or demand admission into the house or enclosure of another with intent to inflict bodily injury, or injury to property shall be deemed guilty of assault with intent to commit a felony and such entrance or demand for admission shall be prima facie evidence of such intent, and upon conviction thereof, such person shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a term of not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years.
Added by Laws 1923-24, c. 2, p. 2, § 2. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 336, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 230, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 336 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1303. Assaults while masked or disguised.

Any person, while masked or in disguise, who shall assault another with a dangerous weapon, or other instrument of punishment, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a term of not less than five (5) years nor more than twenty (20) years.
Added by Laws 1923-24, c. 2, p. 2, § 3. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 337, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 231, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 337 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1304. Letters - Mailing threatening or intimidating letters.

Any person who shall send, deliver, mail or otherwise transmit to any person, or persons, in this state any letter, document or other written or printed matter, anonymous or otherwise, designed to threaten or intimidate such person or persons, or designed to put him or them in fear of life, bodily harm or the destruction of his or their property, shall be deemed guilty of committing a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and by imprisonment in the county jail or State Penitentiary for a period of not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one (1) year.
Added by Laws 1923-24, c. 2, p. 3, § 4. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 338, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 232, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 338 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1305. County Attorney - Sheriff - Duties under act.

It is hereby made the duty of the district attorney and sheriff and peace officers of each county of this state to diligently prosecute any violations of this act; and failure or neglect to diligently prosecute any violations of this act shall be a cause for removal from office, and shall disqualify such officer from holding any office of profit or trust within the State of Oklahoma, and it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to file information and complaint against any peace officer, district attorney or sheriff who shall fail or neglect to diligently prosecute all violations of this act.
Laws 1923-24, c. 2, p. 3, § 5.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1306. Organizations - Oaths.

No society, association or corporation which, as a part of its constitution, bylaws, ritual or regulations, requires its members to take an oath or obligation in conflict with or repugnant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, or the Constitution of the United States, or requires its members to hold their allegiance to some other government, power, person or influence, shall be organized or permitted to exist or function within the State of Oklahoma, and no person who belongs to any such society, association or corporation, and who owes allegiance to any government, king, potentate, power or person other than the Government of the United States, shall be inducted into or hold a public office within the State of Oklahoma. Any society, association, corporation or individual, violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
Laws 1923-24, c. 2, p. 3, § 6.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1312. Punishment for riot.

Every person guilty of participating in any riot is punishable as follows:
1. If any murder, maiming, robbery, rape or arson was committed in the course of such riot, such person is punishable in the same manner as a principal in such crime;
2. If the purpose of the riotous assembly was to resist the execution of any statute of this state or of the United States, or to obstruct any public officer of this state or of the United States, in the performance of any legal duty, or in serving or executing any legal process, such person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term not exceeding ten (10) years and not less than two (2) years;
3. If such person carried at the time of such riot any species of firearms, or other deadly or dangerous weapon, or was disguised, such person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term not exceeding ten (10) years and not less than two (2) years;
4. If such person directed, advised, encouraged or solicited other persons, who participated in the riot to acts of force or violence, such person shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term not exceeding twenty (20) years and not less than two (2) years; or
5. Every person who shall unlawfully obstruct the normal use of any public street, highway or road within this state by impeding, hindering or restraining motor vehicle traffic or passage thereon, by standing or approaching motor vehicles thereon, or by endangering the safe movement of motor vehicles or pedestrians traveling thereon shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, the person shall be liable for all damages to person or property by reason of the same. As used in this paragraph, "obstruct" means to render impassable or to render passage unreasonably inconvenient or hazardous.
In all other cases such person is punishable as for a misdemeanor.
R.L. 1910, § 2559. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 339, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 5, § 233, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2021, c. 106, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 339 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1314. Unlawful assembly defined.

Wherever three or more persons assemble with intent or with means and preparations to do an unlawful act which would be riot if actually committed, but do not act toward the commission thereof, or whenever such persons assemble without authority of law, and in such a manner as is adapted to disturb the public peace, or excite public alarm, such assembly is an unlawful assembly.
R.L.1910, § 2561.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1316. Warning to disperse, remaining after.

Every person remaining present at the place of any riot, rout or unlawful assembly after the same has been lawfully warned to disperse, except public officers and persons assisting them in attempting to disperse the same, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
R.L.1910, § 2563.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1317. Presence after unlawful purpose becomes known.

Where three or more persons assemble for a lawful purpose and afterwards proceed to commit an act that would amount to riot if it had been the original purpose of the meeting, every person who does not retire when the change of purpose is made known, except public officers and persons assisting them in attempting to disperse the same, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
R.L.1910, § 2564.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1318. One refusing to aid in arrest deemed rioter.

Every person present at any riot, and lawfully commanded to aid the magistrate or officers in arresting any rioter, who neglects or refuses to obey such command, is deemed one of the rioters, and punishable accordingly.
R.L.1910, § 2565.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1319. Resisting execution of legal process.

Every person who:
1. Resists the execution of any legal process;
2. Enters into a combination with any other person to resist the execution of any legal process; or
3. In retaliation for serving process, releases or fails to control an animal at the time legal process is being executed,
is, upon conviction, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such imprisonment and fine.
R.L. 1910, § 2566. Amended by Laws 2021, c. 373, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1320.2. Incitement to riot.

It shall be unlawful and shall constitute incitement to riot for a person or persons, intending to cause, aid, or abet the institution or maintenance of a riot, to do an act or engage in conduct that urges other persons to commit acts of unlawful force or violence, or the unlawful burning or destroying of property, or the unlawful interference with a police officer, peace officer, fireman or a member of the Oklahoma National Guard or any unit of the armed services officially assigned to riot duty in the lawful performance of his duty.
Laws 1969, c. 89, § 2, emerg. eff. March 25, 1969.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1320.3. Unlawful assembly.

It shall be unlawful and shall constitute an unlawful assembly for a person to assemble or act in concert with four (4) or more persons for the purpose of engaging in conduct constituting the crime of riot, or to remain at the scene of a riot after being instructed to disperse by law authorities.
Laws 1969, c. 89, § 3, emerg. eff. March 25, 1969.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1320.4. Penalty for riot or incitement to riot.

Any person guilty of the crime, as set forth in Section 1320.2 of this title, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, punishable by not more than ten (10) years in prison, or a fine of not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or both.
Added by Laws 1969, c. 89, § 4, emerg. eff. March 25, 1969. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 340, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 234, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 340 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1320.5. Penalty for unlawful assembly.

Any person guilty of the crime, as set forth in Section 1320.3 of this title, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, punishable by not more than five (5) years in prison, or a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both.
Added by Laws 1969, c. 89, § 5, emerg. eff. March 25, 1969. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 341, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 235, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 341 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1320.8. Severability.

The provisions of this act are severable and if any part or provisions hereof shall be held void the decision of the court so holding shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions of this act.
Added by Laws 1969, c. 89, § 8, emerg. eff. March 25, 1969.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1320.10. Teaching, demonstrating or training in the use of firearms, explosives or incendiary devices in furtherance of riot or civil disorder.

No person, except those specifically authorized by the state or federal government, shall:
1. Teach or demonstrate to any group of persons the use, application or making of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device or application of physical force capable of causing injury or death to a person knowing or intending that such firearm, explosive or incendiary device or application of physical force will be employed for use in, or in furtherance of, a riot or civil disorder; or
2. Assemble with one or more persons for the purpose of training with, practicing with or being instructed in the use of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device or application of physical force capable of causing injury or death to a person, intending to employ such firearm, explosive or incendiary device or application of physical force for use in, or in furtherance of, a riot or civil disorder. Any violation of this section shall be a felony.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 103, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 342, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 342 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1320.11. Liability of motor vehicle operator fleeing from a riot.

A motor vehicle operator who unintentionally causes injury or death to an individual shall not be criminally or civilly liable for the injury or death, if:
1. The injury or death of the individual occurred while the motor vehicle operator was fleeing from a riot, as defined in Section 1311 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, under a reasonable belief that fleeing was necessary to protect the motor vehicle operator from serious injury or death; and
2. The motor vehicle operator exercised due care at the time of the death or injury.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 106, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1320.12. Liability of organizations found to be conspirators.

If an organization is found to be a conspirator with persons who are found to have committed any of the crimes described in Sections 1311 through 1320.5 and 1320.10 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the conspiring organization shall be punished by a fine that is ten times the amount of said fine authorized by the appropriate provision.
Added by Laws 2021, c. 106, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1321.2. Definitions.

As used in this Act:
"State of emergency" means an emergency proclaimed as such by the Governor pursuant to Section 3 of the act.
"Governor" means the Governor of this state or, in case of his removal, death, resignation or inability to discharge the powers and duties of his office, then the person who may exercise the powers of Governor pursuant to the Constitution and laws of this state relating to succession in office.
Laws 1968, c. 125, § 2, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1321.3. Proclamation of state of emergency - Notice - Termination.

(a) The Governor, after finding that a public disorder, disaster or riot exists within this state or any part thereof which affects life, health, property or the public peace, may proclaim a state of emergency in the area affected.
(b) The proclamation of a state of emergency and other proclamations issued pursuant to this act shall be in writing and shall be signed by the Governor. They shall then be filed with the Secretary of State.
(c) The Governor shall give as much public notice as practical through the news media of the issuance of proclamations pursuant to this act.
(d) The state of emergency shall cease to exist upon the issuance of a proclamation of the Governor declaring its termination; provided that the Governor must terminate said proclamation when order has been restored in the area affected.
Laws 1968, c. 125, § 3, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1321.5. Law governing.

(a) Whenever the restrictions imposed pursuant to this act are more restrictive than are required by any other statute, local ordinance or regulations, the provisions of the restrictions imposed pursuant to this act shall govern.
(b) Whenever the restrictions of any other statute, local ordinance or regulations are more restrictive than the restrictions imposed pursuant to this act, the provisions of such statute, local ordinance or regulations shall govern.
Laws 1968, c. 125, § 5, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1321.6. General penalty.

Except wherein specific penalties are prescribed in this act, whoever violates any provision of this act or any provision of a proclamation issued pursuant to this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Laws 1968, c. 125, § 6, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1321.7. Offenses and penalties.

A. During a state of emergency, any person who maliciously destroys or damages any real or personal property or maliciously injures another shall be guilty of a felony.
B. Any person guilty of violating this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be imprisoned for not less than two (2) years, nor more than ten (10) years.
C. Any person sixteen (16) years of age or over who violates the provisions of this section shall be prosecuted as an adult.
D. A person is guilty of an offense under this section committed by another person when:
1. Acting with the state of mind that is sufficient for commission of the offense, he causes an innocent or irresponsible person to engage in conduct constituting the offense; or
2. Intending to promote or facilitate the commission of the offense he:
a.
solicits, requests, commands, importunes, or otherwise attempts to cause the other person to commit it,
b.
aids, counsels, or agrees or attempts to aid the other person in planning or committing it, or
c.
having a legal duty to prevent the commission of the offense, fails to make a proper effort to do so.
E. In any prosecution for an offense under this section in which the criminal liability of the accused is based upon the conduct of another person pursuant to this section, it is no defense that:
1. The other person is not guilty of the offense in question because of irresponsibility or other legal incapacity or exemption, or because of unawareness of the criminal nature of the conduct in question or of the accused's criminal purpose, or because of other factors precluding the mental state required for the commission of the offense; or
2. The other person has not been prosecuted for or convicted of any offense based on the conduct in question, or has previously been acquitted thereof, or has been convicted of a different offense or in a different degree, or has legal immunity from prosecution for the conduct in question.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 125, § 7, emerg. eff. April 4, 1968. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 343, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 236, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 343 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1326. Legislative recognition.

The legislature of the State of Oklahoma recognizes that the boards of regents of all institutions of higher learning in the State of Oklahoma and the boards of education of all the school districts in Oklahoma have the present constitutional power to issue rules, regulations and directives as regards who will, or will not, and under what format and conditions, be allowed to make use of the facilities under their constitutional or statutory jurisdiction.
Laws 1968, c. 398, § 1, emerg. eff. May 17, 1968.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1328. Prosecutions.

Pursuant to the provisions of 74 Oklahoma Statutes, Section 18b, in event the district attorney within a district fails or refuses to prosecute, on a sworn complaint, against any person accused of violating the provisions of this act, then in that event, the State Attorney General, upon sworn complaint laid before him, is hereby empowered to prosecute a person or persons accused of committing acts covered by this act, if said acts were committed upon the grounds of the facilities hereinabove set out.
Laws 1968, c. 398, § 3, emerg. eff. May 17, 1968.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1351. Forcible entry and detainer.

Every person guilty of using or procuring, encouraging or assisting another to use any force, or violence in entering upon or detaining any lands or other possessions of another except in the cases and manner allowed by law, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
R.L.1910, § 2574. d
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1352. Returning to possession after lawful removal.

Every person who has been removed from any lands by process of law, or who has removed from any lands pursuant to the lawful adjudication or direction of any court, tribunal or officer, and who afterward, without authority by law, returns to settle or reside upon such lands, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
R.L.1910, § 2575. de
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 21. Crimes and Punishments › §21-1353. Unlawful intrusion upon lands.

Every person who intrudes or squats upon any lot or piece of land within the bounds of any incorporated city or town without license or authority from the owner thereof, or who erects or occupies thereon any hut, hovel, shanty, or other structure whatever without such license or authority; and every person who places, erects or occupies within the bounds of any street or avenue of such city or town, any hut, hovel, shanty or other structure whatever, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
R.L.1910, § 2576. d