Oklahoma: Self-Defense Legislation Passes Senate

Last night, the Oklahoma Senate passed House Bill 3098 by a 37-9 vote.  Sponsored by state Representative Jeff Coody (R-63), HB 3098 would allow for the open carry of a handgun without having to obtain a permit.  Earlier today, the Oklahoma Senate passed House Joint Resolution 1009 by a 39-7 vote.  Both HJR 1009 and HB 3098 will now be sent to conference committee for further consideration.  Please contact your legislators TODAY and politely urge them to SUPPORT HJR 1009 and HB 3098.

HB 3098 would allow a law-abiding citizen to open carry a firearm on their person without the fees associated with obtaining a carry permit.  HB 3098 does nothing to change the current permitting process in the state of Oklahoma for those individuals who still prefer to conceal carry a firearm and receive reciprocity in other states. 

House Joint Resolution 1009 makes a critical improvement to the current Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment in Oklahoma’s constitution.  This is a measure that provides the strongest possible protection for your gun rights, guaranteeing in the state constitution your Right to Keep and Bear Arms against any infringements or restrictions for you and future generations of Oklahomans.  All proposed restrictions to any of your fundamental rights should be subject to a standard that ensures the strongest possible protection for that right, especially your Second Amendment rights.

Again, click the “Take Action” button above to contact your legislators TODAY and politely urge them to SUPPORT HJR 1009 and HB 3098.