Oklahoma Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Oklahoma Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Oklahoma gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Oklahoma can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Oklahoma State Constitution

The right of a citizen to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person, or property, or in aid of the civil power, when thereunto legally summoned, shall never be prohibited; but nothing herein contained shall prevent the Legislature from regulating the carrying of weapons.

Oklahoma Constitutional Provision Article II, Section 26: Bearing arms - Carrying weapons.

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

All political power is inherent in the people; and government is instituted for their protection, security, and benefit, and to promote their general welfare; and they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it: Provided, such change be not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States.

Oklahoma Constitutional Provision Article II, Section 1: Political power - Purpose of government - Alteration of reformation.

The people have the right peaceably to assemble for their own good, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances by petition, address, or remonstrance.

Oklahoma Constitutional Provision Article II, Section 3: Right of assembly and petition.

Oklahoma Gun Laws

Oklahoma Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Oklahoma Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Oklahoma Handgun Licensing (Source: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
Oklahoma Handgun Licensing FAQ (Source: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)

Oklahoma Hunting Rules & Regulations

Hunting in Oklahoma (Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation)
Oklahoma Hunting Laws and Regulations (Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation)
Oklahoma License - Hunting and Fishing (Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation)
Go Outdoors Oklahoma Online Licensing System (Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation)
Oklahoma Hunter Education (Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation)

Oklahoma Shooting Ranges

Oklahoma WMA Shooting Ranges (Source: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Oklahoma Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Oklahoma NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Oklahoma NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Oklahoma "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Oklahoma State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Oklahoma Rifle Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Oklahoma 2nd Amendment Association
Oklahoma City Gun Club
Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International (SCI-Affiliated)
Oklahoma Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Oklahoma Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Oklahoma NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Oklahoma Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Oklahoma Gun Shows and FFLs

Oklahoma Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Oklahoma Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
Oklahoma FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Oklahoma's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Oklahoma Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Oklahoma Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Oklahoma Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Oklahoma State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Oklahoma State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Oklahoma Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Oklahoma Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Oklahoma State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Oklahoma State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Oklahoma (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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