National Carry AcademyPolice Contact Carry Inform Requirements
January 11, 2016
Individuals who are carrying firearms should immediately inform officer on contact about it.
21 § 1290.8. Possession of License Required-Notification to Police of Gun
If not prohibited by the law, an individual may carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm within Oklahoma if he or she possesses a firearm license issued by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation in adherence to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided that the license is not revoked or expired. The individual should be allowed as well to carry the firearm when fishing or bow hunting.
Whenever an individual is carrying a firearm, he must have his or her valid carry permit and Oklahoma Driver’s license or a photo identification card issued by Oklahoma. The permit should be presented upon the request of a law enforcement officer. Violation of this section is considered as a criminal offense with a penalty of $50.00 fine. The individual who violates the law will be assessed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Second violation may result to suspension of the handgun license for 6 months along with other penalties.
Upon the individual’s arrest he or she should show the valid carry permit and identification card within 10 days and the reasons for not being able to present the permit should be stated.
It is unlawful for an individual not to inform a police officer or local officials immediately when carrying a firearm. Individuals who are not carrying handguns shall not be required to identify themselves as permit holders.
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
January 11, 2016
Individuals who are carrying firearms should immediately inform officer on contact about it.
21 § 1290.8. Possession of License Required-Notification to Police of Gun
If not prohibited by the law, an individual may carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm within Oklahoma if he or she possesses a firearm license issued by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation in adherence to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, provided that the license is not revoked or expired. The individual should be allowed as well to carry the firearm when fishing or bow hunting.
Whenever an individual is carrying a firearm, he must have his or her valid carry permit and Oklahoma Driver’s license or a photo identification card issued by Oklahoma. The permit should be presented upon the request of a law enforcement officer. Violation of this section is considered as a criminal offense with a penalty of $50.00 fine. The individual who violates the law will be assessed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Second violation may result to suspension of the handgun license for 6 months along with other penalties.
Upon the individual’s arrest he or she should show the valid carry permit and identification card within 10 days and the reasons for not being able to present the permit should be stated.
It is unlawful for an individual not to inform a police officer or local officials immediately when carrying a firearm. Individuals who are not carrying handguns shall not be required to identify themselves as permit holders.