National Carry AcademyCarry Permit Limitations
January 11, 2016
§21-1277. Unlawful Carry in Certain Places.
The following places do not allow carrying of firearms even for individuals who possess valid carry permits:
a. Structures and buildings operated by the city, town, county, state and federal government for public businesses
b. Facilities used by the city, town, county, state and federal officials for meetings
c. Detention centers, correctional facilities, jail or prison
d. Elementary and secondary schools
e. Arena used for athletic events
f. Establishments used for pari-mutuel wagering
g. Other areas prohibited by the law
The following properties are not included in the off limits mentioned above:
a. Parking lots of establishments used by cities, towns, counties, state and federal government
b. Parking lots of establishments used for athletic events and pari-mutuel wagering
c. Park, recreational areas and fairgrounds designed by the cities, towns, counties, state and federal government
d. Parking lots of public or private elementary and secondary schools, provided that the firearm is inside a locked vehicle and not visible from ordinary observation when left unattended.
Individuals who possess carry permits pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act are allowed to carry concealed or unconcealed firearms in private school properties and school bus.
Violation of this section shall be considered as misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than $250.
No individual issued with valid carry permit in pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be allowed to carry a firearm in any college or university property except for the following:
a. Parking lots of any property, provided that the firearm is inside a locked vehicle and not visible from ordinary observation when left unattended.
b. Individuals authorized by the college or university to possess firearms
c. An individual who is authorized by a written consent from the college, university or technology center school, provided that the written consent and carry permit are carried along with the firearm.
This section is not applicable to law enforcement officers or other individuals permitted by the law to carry firearms as part of their official duties. Exceptions also apply to the district judges, associate district judges and special district judges who possess valid carry permits pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Private investigators shall be exempted as well when they are carrying firearms as a scope of their employment.
§21-1280.1 Possession of Firearm on School Property
It is illegal for an individual to carry a firearm on any private or public school property or vehicle used by the students and teachers for transportation.
Under this section, “school property” means any property used by a private or public school for any educational activity.
This does not include the properties owned by public school districts and private educational entities.
Firearms and weapons that are kept in vehicles pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be exempted from this section, provided that the vehicles are used as transportation of the students or teachers only.
§21-1272.1 Carrying Firearms Where Liquor Is Consumed
It is illegal to carry firearms on establishments that allow consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer. This section is not applicable to law enforcement officers and private investigators who possess firearms as part of their official duties. The owner of an establishment where alcoholic beverages are served shall be exempted from this section as well, provided that person has a valid carry permit pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
§21-1903. No individual should be allowed to ride a bus while carrying a concealed weapon. Violation of this law may result to a confiscation of the weapon and commission of felony, which is punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 10 years, or both.
§21-1289.13. Transporting A Loaded Firearm
The law does not allow transportation of loaded firearms in motor vehicles over public highways. The firearm must have the chamber unloaded or magazine unattached and kept in a separate compartment or the vehicle’s trunk. The person carrying the firearm must also possess a valid carry permit.
§21-1290.6. Prohibited Ammunition
Possession of firearm which is loaded with a restricted ammunition or bullet that is larger than .45 caliber is prohibited in Oklahoma.
§21-1289.19. Restricted Bullet and Body Armor Defined.
Under this section, “restricted bullet” refers to a round or elongated missile that can travel at high speed and can penetrate the body armor.
Carry Permit Limitations
January 11, 2016
§21-1277. Unlawful Carry in Certain Places.
The following places do not allow carrying of firearms even for individuals who possess valid carry permits:
a. Structures and buildings operated by the city, town, county, state and federal government for public businesses
b. Facilities used by the city, town, county, state and federal officials for meetings
c. Detention centers, correctional facilities, jail or prison
d. Elementary and secondary schools
e. Arena used for athletic events
f. Establishments used for pari-mutuel wagering
g. Other areas prohibited by the law
The following properties are not included in the off limits mentioned above:
a. Parking lots of establishments used by cities, towns, counties, state and federal government
b. Parking lots of establishments used for athletic events and pari-mutuel wagering
c. Park, recreational areas and fairgrounds designed by the cities, towns, counties, state and federal government
d. Parking lots of public or private elementary and secondary schools, provided that the firearm is inside a locked vehicle and not visible from ordinary observation when left unattended.
Individuals who possess carry permits pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act are allowed to carry concealed or unconcealed firearms in private school properties and school bus.
Violation of this section shall be considered as misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than $250.
No individual issued with valid carry permit in pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be allowed to carry a firearm in any college or university property except for the following:
a. Parking lots of any property, provided that the firearm is inside a locked vehicle and not visible from ordinary observation when left unattended.
b. Individuals authorized by the college or university to possess firearms
c. An individual who is authorized by a written consent from the college, university or technology center school, provided that the written consent and carry permit are carried along with the firearm.
This section is not applicable to law enforcement officers or other individuals permitted by the law to carry firearms as part of their official duties. Exceptions also apply to the district judges, associate district judges and special district judges who possess valid carry permits pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Private investigators shall be exempted as well when they are carrying firearms as a scope of their employment.
§21-1280.1 Possession of Firearm on School Property
It is illegal for an individual to carry a firearm on any private or public school property or vehicle used by the students and teachers for transportation.
Under this section, “school property” means any property used by a private or public school for any educational activity.
This does not include the properties owned by public school districts and private educational entities.
Firearms and weapons that are kept in vehicles pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall be exempted from this section, provided that the vehicles are used as transportation of the students or teachers only.
§21-1272.1 Carrying Firearms Where Liquor Is Consumed
It is illegal to carry firearms on establishments that allow consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer. This section is not applicable to law enforcement officers and private investigators who possess firearms as part of their official duties. The owner of an establishment where alcoholic beverages are served shall be exempted from this section as well, provided that person has a valid carry permit pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
§21-1903. No individual should be allowed to ride a bus while carrying a concealed weapon. Violation of this law may result to a confiscation of the weapon and commission of felony, which is punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 10 years, or both.
§21-1289.13. Transporting A Loaded Firearm
The law does not allow transportation of loaded firearms in motor vehicles over public highways. The firearm must have the chamber unloaded or magazine unattached and kept in a separate compartment or the vehicle’s trunk. The person carrying the firearm must also possess a valid carry permit.
§21-1290.6. Prohibited Ammunition
Possession of firearm which is loaded with a restricted ammunition or bullet that is larger than .45 caliber is prohibited in Oklahoma.
§21-1289.19. Restricted Bullet and Body Armor Defined.
Under this section, “restricted bullet” refers to a round or elongated missile that can travel at high speed and can penetrate the body armor.