Oklahoma

[FireInTheWire]

I'll be traveling to OKC with the family this weekend. Anything I need to be aware of or watch out for? It's been awhile since I've been in that neck of the woods.

 

[Longhorn1986]

OU fans....... :P

 

[majormadmax]

Will you be carrying? Texas has reciprocity with Oklahoma, so I carried in Tulsa when I was there many years ago; but they have/had less obvious signage requirements (compared to Texas) so make sure you're well aware of the laws...

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/oklahoma.pdf

 

[FireInTheWire]

Will you be carrying? Texas has reciprocity with Oklahoma, so I carried in Tulsa when I was there many years ago; but they have/had less obvious signage requirements (compared to Texas) so make sure you're well aware of the laws...

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/oklahoma.pdf

Yes sir I sure will. Thanks Major. I'll read the link.

 

[oohrah]

IIRC, signage does not have force of law in OK.

 

[robertc1024]

Thanks for posting that link MMM. I'm headed to New Mexico in a while and after going to that website, I sure learned some goofy stuff about their permits - e.g. they can't carry a larger "caliber" than what they qualified with.

 

[majormadmax]

IIRC, signage does not have force of law in OK.

Per the link...

“No Firearm” signs in Oklahoma have no force of law unless they are posted on property that is specifically mentioned in State Law as being off limits to those with a Permit/License to Carry. If you are in a place not specifically mentioned in the law that is posted and they ask you to leave, you must leave. If you refuse to leave then you are breaking the law and can be charged. Even if the property is not posted and you are asked to leave you must leave. Always be aware of the possibility that responding Police Officers who may have been called without your knowledge and may not know the laws on trespass etc. could arrest you even if you are within the law.

But also note while it's not a criminal act on private property, failing to leave can result in a citation and a $250 fine...

21 O.S 1290.22. Business Owner's Rights C. A property owner, tenant, employer, place of worship or business entity may prohibit any person from carrying a concealed or unconcealed firearm on the property. If the building or property is open to the public, the property owner, tenant, employer, place of worship or business entity shall post signs on or about the property stating such prohibition. D. The carrying of a concealed or unconcealed firearm by a person who has been issued a handgun license on property that has signs prohibiting the carrying of firearms shall not be deemed a criminal act but may subject the person to being denied entrance onto the property or removed from the property. If the person refuses to leave the property and a peace officer is summoned, the person may be issued a citation for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00).