CONSTRUING AUTHORITY OF LICENSE

1. A. The authority to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun pursuant to a valid handgun license as authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not be construed to authorize any person to:

   1. 1. Carry or possess any weapon other than an authorized pistol as defined by the provisions of Section 1290.2 of this title;
   2. 2. Carry or possess any pistol in any manner or in any place otherwise prohibited by law;
   3. 3. Carry or possess any prohibited ammunition or any illegal, imitation or homemade pistol;
   4. 4. Carry or possess any pistol when the person is prohibited by state or federal law from carrying or possessing any firearm; or
   5. 5. Point, discharge or use the pistol in any manner not otherwise authorized by law.
2. B. The availability of a license to carry pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not be construed to prohibit the lawful transport or carrying of a handgun or pistol in a vehicle or on or about the person whether concealed or unconcealed, loaded or unloaded, and without a valid handgun license as permitted by law.

Laws 1995, SB 3, c. 272, § 7, eff. September 1, 1995; Amended by Laws 2012, SB 1733, c. 259, § 28, eff. November 1, 2012 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2013, SB 173, c. 366, § 3, eff. November 1, 2013 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2019, HB 2597, c. 1, § 10, eff. November 1, 2019 (superseded document available).