Gun Laws in Oklahoma

Subject/Law	Long Guns	Hand Guns	Relevant Statutes	Notes
State permit required to purchase?	No	No
Firearm registration?	No	No
Assault weapon law?	No	No
Magazine capacity restriction?	No	No
Owner license required?	No	No
Red Flag law?	No	No	§ 21-1289.24c	Oklahoma has an anti-red flag law that bars the state or any political subdivision thereof from enacting laws allowing or mandating the confiscation of firearms from individuals who are not legally prohibited under state and federal law from owning firearms.
Permit required for concealed carry?	N/A	No	§ 21-1272 § 21-1290.5	Oklahoma is a "shall issue" state for citizens and lawful permanent residents who are 21 years or older. Permitless carry took effect on November 1, 2019.
Permit required for open carry?	No	No		May carry openly without permit.
Castle Doctrine/Stand Your Ground law?	Yes	Yes	§ 21-1289.25	"A person who is not engaged in an unlawful activity and who is attacked in any other place where he or she has a right to be has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force, if he or she reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony."
State preemption of local restrictions?	Yes	Yes	§ 21-1289.24	"No municipality or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt any order, ordinance or regulation concerning in any way the sale, purchase, purchase delay, transfer, ownership, use, keeping, possession, carrying, bearing, transportation, licensing, permit, registration, taxation other than sales and compensating use taxes or other controls on firearms, knives, components, ammunition and supplies."
NFA weapons restricted?	No	No
Shall certify?	Yes	Yes	§ 21-1289.30	Shall certify within 15 days.
Peaceable Journey laws?	No	No
Background checks required for private sales?	No	No

Gun Laws by State: Oklahoma

Understanding Gun Laws in Oklahoma

In the state of Oklahoma, gun laws are designed to protect the rights of citizens to bear arms as outlined in the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. However, these laws also aim to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding gun laws in Oklahoma.

Permits and Registration

In Oklahoma, there is no requirement for a state permit to purchase either long guns or handguns. This means that residents can freely purchase firearms without needing to obtain a specific permit from the state. Additionally, there is no firearm registration required for both long guns and handguns. This means that once you legally purchase a firearm, you are not required to register it with any state or local authority.

Assault Weapon Laws and Magazine Capacity

Oklahoma does not have specific assault weapon laws or magazine capacity restrictions. This means that there are no laws that specifically regulate or restrict the ownership, use, or possession of assault weapons or high-capacity magazines.

Owner License and Red Flag Law

The state does not require an owner license for either long guns or handguns. However, Oklahoma has an anti-red flag law that prohibits the state or any political subdivision from enacting laws that allow or mandate the confiscation of firearms from individuals who are not legally prohibited under state and federal law from owning firearms.

Concealed and Open Carry

Oklahoma is a "shall issue" state for citizens and lawful permanent residents who are 21 years or older. This means that the state must issue a concealed carry permit to any applicant who meets the legal requirements. However, as of November 1, 2019, permitless carry took effect, meaning that a permit is not required for concealed carry. Open carry is also permitted without a permit.

Castle Doctrine/Stand Your Ground Law

Oklahoma has a Castle Doctrine or Stand Your Ground law. This law states that a person who is not engaged in an unlawful activity and who is attacked in any other place where he or she has a right to be has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force, if he or she reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.

State Preemption of Local Restrictions

Oklahoma has a state preemption of local restrictions. This means that no municipality or other political subdivision of this state can adopt any order, ordinance, or regulation concerning in any way the sale, purchase, purchase delay, transfer, ownership, use, keeping, possession, carrying, bearing, transportation, licensing, permit, registration, taxation other than sales and compensating use taxes or other controls on firearms, knives, components, ammunition, and supplies.

NFA Weapons and Shall Certify

NFA (National Firearms Act) weapons are not restricted in Oklahoma. The state also has a Shall Certify law, which means that the state must certify the transfer or making of a firearm in accordance with federal law within 15 days.

Peaceable Journey Laws and Private Sales

Oklahoma does not have Peaceable Journey laws, and it does not require background checks for private sales of firearms.

In conclusion, while Oklahoma's gun laws are generally permissive, it's crucial for all gun owners and potential gun owners to familiarize themselves with these laws to ensure they are always in compliance.