As used in Sections 1 through 25 of this act:

1. 1. "Concealed handgun" means a loaded or unloaded pistol carried hidden from the detection and view of another person either upon or about the person, in a purse or other container belonging to the person, or in a vehicle which is operated by the person or in which the person is riding as a passenger; and

2. 2. "Pistol" means any derringer, revolver or semiautomatic firearm which:

   1. a. has an overall length of less than sixteen (16) inches and is able to be fully concealed from detection and view,
   2. b. is capable of discharging a projectile composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury,
   3. c. is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand, and
   4. d. uses either gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion to discharge the projectile. The definition of pistol for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not apply to homemade or imitation pistols, flare guns, underwater fishing guns or blank pistols.

Laws 1995, SB 3, c. 272, § 2, eff. September 1, 1995.