A concealed handgun license when issued shall authorize the person to whom the license is issued to carry a loaded or unloaded concealed handgun as authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, Sections 1 through 25 of this act, and any future modifications thereto. The license shall be valid in this state for a period of four (4) years, unless subsequently suspended or revoked as provided by law.

A license may be renewed in the same manner provided for issuing an original license, except the training requirements of Section 14 of this act shall not apply to a renewal. The person shall have no authority to continue to carry a concealed handgun in this state pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act when a license is allowed to expire or when a license has been suspended or revoked for any reason.

Laws 1995, SB 3, c. 272, § 5, eff. September 1, 1995.