Buying A Gun In Oklahoma With Out Of State License

Federal law prohibits the sale of most firearms (including handguns) to people who live in a different state from where the sale is taking place. Dealers who have a Federal Firearms License (FFL) may sell rifles or shotguns to people who live in a different state, but only if this would comply with the laws of both the state where the sale is taking place and the state where the person lives. Texas law does not prohibit Texans from buying firearms in a different state.

buying a gun in oklahoma with out of state license

On November 1, 2019, Oklahoma becomes a Constitutional Carry state. This type of carry law means that no specific training or permit will be required to carry a handgun within Oklahoma as long as you are not prohibited from owning a gun by any other state or federal laws. Still, even under this new law, you will need to obtain a permit in most cases if you wish to carry a gun with you during any type of interstate travel.

It is also worth noting that in Oklahoma there is what is known as state preemption of local laws. This basically means that counties, towns, and other municipalities within the state cannot enforce laws that contradict state laws.

You are allowed to keep a loaded handgun concealed in your vehicle if you have that license. With a regular license, it is allowed to carry a loaded weapon in a motor vehicle as long as it is in plain sight. Anyone who is not a convicted felon, even without a permit, may carry an unloaded weapon in plain sight in a vehicle.

Until the permitless carry law goes into effect, Oklahoma will honor gun licenses from the following states and territories (53 in all): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia, New York City, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

*Oklahoma's permitless carry law allows anyone aged at least 21 years old, who is not otherwise disqualified from possessing a firearm under state and federal law, and who is not carrying the gun in furtherance of a crime, to carry without a permit. The minimum age to carry drops to 18 years old or older if the person is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard or was discharged under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard.

The list and map below are included as a tool to assist you in validating your information. We have made every effort to report the information correctly, however reciprocity and recognition agreements are subject to frequent change. The information is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law and does not include: restrictions that may be placed on non-resident permits, individuals under the age of 21, qualifying permit classes, and/or any other factor which may limit reciprocity and/or recognition. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL.

It is unlawful to possess firearms in any business where low-point beer or alcoholic beverages are consumed, unless the person is (1) a peace officer, or private investigator with a firearms authorization acting in the scope and course of employment, (2) the owner or proprietor of the establishment having a pistol, rifle, or shotgun on the premises, or (3) anyone with a valid Oklahoma carry license carrying a handgun (concealed or unconcealed) into a restaurant or other establishment licensed to dispense low-point beer or alcoholic beverages where the sale of low-point beer or alcoholic beverages does not constitute the primary purpose of the business. 21 Okla. Stat. Ann. 1272.1.

It is a felony to knowingly solicit, persuade, encourage or entice a licensed firearm dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition to transfer a firearm or ammunition under circumstances which the person knows would violate state or federal law. It is a felony to provide to a licensed firearm dealer or private seller of firearms or ammunition what the person knows to be materially false information with intent to deceive the dealer or seller about the legality of a transfer of a firearm or ammunition. Any person who willfully procures another to engage in such prohibited conduct shall be held accountable as a principal. This does not apply to a law enforcement officer acting in his or her official capacity or to a person acting at the direction of such law enforcement officer. 21 Okla. Stat. Ann. 1289.28.

*Additional special exceptions apply only to courthouses: an authorized judge with a valid Oklahoma carry license may carry when acting in the course and scope of their job, and an elected county official with a valid Oklahoma carry license acting in the performance of duties within their county may carry at a courthouse but not within a courtroom. A sheriff of any county may authorize a county employee with a valid Oklahoma carry license to carry a concealed handgun at courthouses in the county when carrying out employment duties, but the sheriff may require additional instruction or training before giving this authorization and this authorization cannot allow the county employee to carry the handgun into a courtroom, sheriff's office, adult or juvenile jail or any other prisoner detention area. The board of county commissioners may authorize county employees with a valid Oklahoma carry license to carry a concealed handgun when carrying out employment duties on county annex facilities or grounds surrounding the county courthouse.

It is unlawful to possess firearms in any business where low-point beer or alcoholic beverages are consumed, unless the person is (1) a peace officer, or private investigator with a firearms authorization acting in the scope and course of employment, (2) the owner or proprietor of the establishment having a pistol, rifle, or shotgun on the premises, or (3) anyone with a valid Oklahoma carry license carrying a handgun (concealed or unconcealed) into a restaurant or other establishment licensed to dispense low-point beer or alcoholic beverages where the sale of low-point beer or alcoholic beverages does not constitute the primary purpose of the business. 21 Okla. Stat. Ann. 1272.1.

Not all disqualifications are permanent: for example, treatment for a mental illness or inpatient treatment for substance abuse is disqualifying only for the three years from the last date of treatment or upon presentation of a certified statement from a licensed physician attesting that the person is no longer disabled by mental illness. A victim protection order disqualifies for three years from the date of entry of the order or 60 days from the date an order was vacated, canceled, or withdrawn. Other disqualifications are event- or time-limited. 21 Okla. Stat. Ann. 1290.10 and 1290.11.

Certain applicants are exempt from the training requirement: a registered firearm instructor, an active duty or reserve duty law enforcement officer; certain retired law enforcement officers including retired peace officers from another state legally resident in Oklahoma and who have received training equivalent to CLEET-certification training; a CLEET-certified armed security officer, armed guard, correctional officer, or other person having a CLEET certification; a legal resident of Oklahoma who is trained and qualified in the use of handguns and on active military duty, national guard duty or regular military reserve duty; a legal resident of Oklahoma who is trained and qualified in the use of handguns, and honorably discharged from active military duty, national guard duty or military reserves within 20 years preceding the date of the application; a legal resident of Oklahoma who; and any person who is otherwise deemed qualified for a training exemption by CLEET. 21 Okla. Stat. Ann. 1290.15.

The State of Oklahoma recognizes any valid concealed carry weapons permit or license issued by another state. A resident of another state that allows permitless carry may carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm in Oklahoma if the person is eligible for permitless carry in their home state and is in compliance with the Oklahoma carry laws. The firearm must be carried fully concealed, or unconcealed and, upon coming in contact with any peace officer in Oklahoma, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to the permitless carry laws of the state in which he or she is a legal resident. The person must present proper identification by a valid photo ID as proof that he or she is a legal resident in such other state. 21 Okla. Stat. Ann. 1290.26.

Pardons in Oklahoma are available to persons convicted in Oklahoma; those with convictions in another state or in federal court are ineligible to apply for an Oklahoma pardon. Misdemeanants may apply. The applicant must have fully completed the entire sentence, including parole, probation, and post-imprisonment supervision, and fully paid any fines, court fees or costs, or restitution imposed.

No. In order to be eligible for an SDA license you must be a resident of Oklahoma. For purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the term resident is anyone who either possesses a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, and physically maintains a residence in this state, or has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where residency is claimed.

Yes, for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, the term "residency" applies if you or your spouse have permanent military orders within this state and you possess a valid driver license from another state where you claim residency. 041b061a72