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    Clarity on Oklahoma CCW

    Hi everyone! Not exactly sure where to post this, but I have a quick question about Oklahoma concealed carry law.

    I'm moving to Oklahoma in August from Nevada and don't currently have an active CCW permit at the moment. My CCW license in my prior state expired a little while after I moved to Vegas here (and my prior state was a constitutional carry state anyway), and I'm barely staying in Nevada long enough to even justify getting a CCW since it takes 3-4 months to receive in my county.

    Anyway, my question is how soon can I begin carrying in Oklahoma upon arrival? I know they are a constitutional carry state, but Ive read differing things in my online search. Do I need to get my Oklahoma drivers license and establish residency there before I can begin carrying? If so, am I good to go with the temporary license I'll be provided with at the license office?

    Sorry if this is a stupid question, I just wanted to confirm before my move. I figured we may have some Oklahomans on the board who could clarify this for me. Thanks so much and I apologize in advance if this is a waste of board space. Mods, feel free to close once a consensus is reached (which will probably be pretty quick lol)

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    I am not a lawyer. This is not legal advice.

    https://osbi.ok.gov/handgun-licensing/faq
    Do I have to have an Oklahoma Driver License or state issued I.D. card?
    You must have a valid Oklahoma driver license or state photo identification card, or have or be the spouse of someone who has permanent military orders within this state and possesses a valid driver license from another state where you claim residency
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    As you mentioned we area constitutional carry state now, so you should be good. If you have a current CCW card from another state (your post was kinda unclear) with a reciprocity agreement with OK they will honor it.

    The list:

    https://osbi.ok.gov/pages/oklahoma-h...procity-states

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spartan1980 View Post
    As you mentioned we area constitutional carry state now, so you should be good. If you have a current CCW card from another state (your post was kinda unclear) with a reciprocity agreement with OK they will honor it.

    The list:

    https://osbi.ok.gov/pages/oklahoma-h...procity-states
    My understanding (see my link above) is that permitless carry is applicable to OK residents and some military/families only.
    If my understanding is not correct, I'd appreciate the info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyGBiv View Post
    My understanding (see my link above) is that permitless carry is applicable to OK residents and some military/families only.
    If my understanding is not correct, I'd appreciate the info.
    I am also not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advice. The OSBI page you linked is talking about SDA licensing. OSBI is the Oklahoma SDA licensing authority.

    I don't see a prohibition here:

    https://www.oscn.net/applications/os...p?citeid=69740

    As I understand it, as long as you aren't prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, you can carry concealed or unconcealed. There are places that you can't of course, and that goes whether you have a SDA permit or not. A lot of people are not renewing their SDA licenses due to CC. But if you do that you lose reciprocity with other states, so I maintain mine. If you never leave the state, "legally speaking" you don't need a SDA permit anymore in Oklahoma.

    Another source that alludes to CC for all:

    https://oklahoma.gov/governor/newsro...stitution.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spartan1980 View Post
    I am also not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advice. The OSBI page you linked is talking about SDA licensing. OSBI is the Oklahoma SDA licensing authority.

    I don't see a prohibition here:

    https://www.oscn.net/applications/os...p?citeid=69740

    As I understand it, as long as you aren't prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, you can carry concealed or unconcealed. There are places that you can't of course, and that goes whether you have a SDA permit or not. A lot of people are not renewing their SDA licenses due to CC. But if you do that you lose reciprocity with other states, so I maintain mine. If you never leave the state, "legally speaking" you don't need a SDA permit anymore in Oklahoma.

    Another source that alludes to CC for all:

    https://oklahoma.gov/governor/newsro...stitution.html
    Thanks for the correction!
    I believe you are corrent in a non-lawyer way..

    Wouldn't it be great if the law here said US Citizen and not made you guess if they meant only Oklahoma? (emphasis mine)
    https://www.oscn.net/applications/os...p?CiteID=69787
    Except as provided by Section 1272 of this title, it shall be lawful for a citizen or lawful permanent resident, who can lawfully purchase or possess a firearm under state law, to carry or transport a concealed or unconcealed firearm in this state, as hereby authorized by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or as may otherwise be provided by law.
    @Kirk I am unfamiliar with the Tribal laws, but I believe they differ in Tribal lands outside of public roadways... worth looking into.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyGBiv View Post
    Wouldn't it be great if the law here said US Citizen and not made you guess if they meant only Oklahoma? (emphasis mine)
    A lot of our laws are this way. They are so bad it makes you wonder if they do it on purpose, and I'm pretty sure they do!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyGBiv View Post
    Thanks for the correction!
    I believe you are corrent in a non-lawyer way..

    Wouldn't it be great if the law here said US Citizen and not made you guess if they meant only Oklahoma? (emphasis mine)
    https://www.oscn.net/applications/os...p?CiteID=69787

    @Kirk I am unfamiliar with the Tribal laws, but I believe they differ in Tribal lands outside of public roadways... worth looking into.
    Sorry for the slow replies today guys. I want to thank you and @Spartan1980 for all of your information here, I really appreciate it! Based on my interpretation, it seems that I’m probably good to go on day 1. This link here (https://oklahoma.gov/governor/newsro...stitution.html) that Spartan posted makes me feel fairly comfortable with it. Since I’ll be getting my Oklahoma license pretty quick anyway, I think it is pretty low risk. I might still send an email to a lawyer my Dad (OK resident) knows just to be extra sure. Thanks again.

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    tangent question, my understanding of the rules on a national basis for Native American reservations is they make their own rules for concealed carry. There are a bunch of those in OK. How does that all work out? They follow the state rules mostly?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fatdog View Post
    tangent question, my understanding of the rules on a national basis for Native American reservations is they make their own rules for concealed carry. There are a bunch of those in OK. How does that all work out? They follow the state rules mostly?
    Overview on page 1 and OK specific starts on page 10 through 17 (labeled page 44 for whatever reason)
    https://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/tribal_law_ccw2.pdf

    Would be interested to hear from locals who deal with this in reality...
    Also interested to know how the realities differ from nation to nation.
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