State Laws · OK
Oklahoma Gun Laws
Effective as of November 1, 2019 (HB 2597 (constitutional carry)). Laws change — you should check for updates or consult with a licensed firearms trainer in your state before acting on this information.
Concealed & Open Carry
Oklahoma adopted constitutional carry under HB 2597, effective November 1, 2019. Persons aged 21 and older (18 for military) who can legally possess a firearm may carry concealed or openly without a license. Oklahoma issues a Self-Defense Act (SDA) license through OSBI for reciprocity.
Key statute: 21 O.S. § 1290.2 — Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. HB 2597 creates permitless carry for eligible persons.
Who Cannot Carry
Prohibited persons include: convicted felons, persons adjudicated as mentally incompetent, persons convicted of domestic abuse, persons subject to protection orders, persons convicted of assault and battery, persons under 21 (18 for military), and persons otherwise prohibited under federal or state law.
Prohibited Locations
Oklahoma prohibits carry in: government buildings (with certain exceptions), schools and school property, courthouses, prisons and jails, bars and establishments where the primary purpose is the serving of alcohol, sporting events (professional or collegiate), and any posted private property. Property owner signage restrictions and penalties are specified in the Self-Defense Act.
Purchase Requirements
No permit is required to purchase any firearm. All FFL sales require a NICS background check. Private sales do not require a background check. There is no waiting period, no state firearms registry, no assault weapons ban, and no magazine restriction.
Citations
21 O.S. §§ 1271-1290.26 (Oklahoma Firearms Act / Self-Defense Act); HB 2597 (2019).
Look up statutes at Oklahoma Legislature →Legal disclaimer
This summary is for informational purposes only. Firearms laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes and consult a qualified attorney before making legal decisions.
Sources & official resources
Federal firearms laws
ATF.gov — Laws: Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives →Oklahoma statutes
Oklahoma Legislature →This link goes to Oklahoma's legislative website. To find specific firearms statutes, search for terms like "concealed carry," "firearms," or "weapons permit" in the site's search function.