The following requirements shall apply to any person making application to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for a concealed handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, Section 1290.1 et seq. of this title. The person must:

1. 1. Be a citizen of the United States;
2. 2. Be a current legal resident of the State of Oklahoma and have been a legal resident for at least six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding the date of submitting the application for a handgun license. For purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the term "legal resident" shall apply to any military person who possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card for at least six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding the date of submitting the application for a handgun license, and physically resides for at least six (6) months of each year in this state at a permanent residence address;
3. 3. Be at least twenty-three (23) years of age;
4. 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. 5. Submit the required fee and complete the application process as provided in Section 1290.12 of this title; and
6. 6. Comply in good faith with the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.

Laws 1995, SB 3, c. 272, § 9, eff. September 1, 1995; Amended by Laws 1996, SB 1050, c. 191, § 11, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996; Amended by Laws 1998, SB 1181, c. 286, § 3, emerg. eff. July 1, 1998 (superseded document available).