Constitutional carry; expanding scope of persons authorized to transport firearms in vehicles; emergency.

HB 1004 allows Oklahomans aged 21 or older to transport firearms in vehicles without a permit, expanding existing rules. It also permits 18- to 20-year-olds who are military members, veterans (or honorably discharged from U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard) to transport firearms without a permit, provided they meet other legal requirements. The bill modifies Oklahoma’s laws to remove the need for a permit when carrying firearms in vehicles under these conditions, applying to both concealed and unconcealed firearms. This change affects all eligible residents and military-affiliated individuals transporting firearms within Oklahoma.