SB 1686 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying definitions. Effective date.

SB 1686 amends Oklahoma's Self-Defense Act to clarify key definitions for handgun licensing and firearm carry rules. It defines a "completed application" as one with all fields filled, answers provided, signatures present, and required documents (including fingerprints) attached. The bill specifies that a "concealed firearm" is not visibly apparent to a reasonable person, while "unconcealed" means a visible firearm carried on the person or in a holster. It also explicitly excludes imitation weapons (like fake guns) from the definition of "handgun" for self-defense purposes. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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