SB863

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying certain registration approval requirements. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB863 modifies the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act by updating handgun license application requirements and firearms instructor registration.

Oklahoma SB863 amends the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to revise the handgun license application process. It removes certain personal information requirements from the application form, such as race, weight, height, sex, and eye color. The bill also updates the firearms safety and training course content, ensuring it can be completed within eight hours. Firearms instructors must be approved by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) and complete a registration form with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS

6 Yea

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1 Nay

D

History

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Archer (principal House author)