STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 54th Legislature (2014)

HOUSE BILL 2888	By: Enns

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2011, Section 1290.9, as amended by Section 30, Chapter 259, O.S.L. 2012 (21 O.S. Supp. 2013, Section 1290.9), which relates to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying certain eligibility requirement; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     21 O.S. 2011, Section 1290.9, as amended by Section 30, Chapter 259, O.S.L. 2012 (21 O.S. Supp. 2013, Section 1290.9), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1290.9
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;
2.  Establish a residency in the State of Oklahoma.  For purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the term "residency" shall apply to any person who either possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, and physically maintains a residence in this state or 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 claims and spouse of such person claim residency;
3.  Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
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.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2014.

54-2-8290	GRS	12/04/13