Action Alert: HJR1009 In Trouble

HJR1009, OK2A-Action's proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution, is perhaps the most important gun-rights bill to come before the Legislature in the history of the state.  It is the foundation of the effort to restore gun rights in Oklahoma.  The measure will correct the poor wording of Article 2, Section 26 of our state's constitution and addresses damaging case law that has undermined our right to keep and bear arms in Oklahoma (to read more about HJR1009, visit this page).  However,

Legislative Update: March 8, 2016

Four bills have already advanced through the House and Senate over the last week.  HB2427 (Kern) – A clean-up bill dealing with the definitions of pistols and handguns.  Passed the House Floor 87 to 4 on 3/8.  Those voting against the measure: Representatives Goodwin, Shelton, Williams, and Young. HB2834 (Echols) – Decriminalizes pointing a firearm in a self-defense situation.  Passed the House Floor 91 to 3 on 3/2.  Those voting against the measure: Representatives Goodwin, Shelton, and Young.

Action Alert: Several Bills on Tomorrow's Agenda

ACTION ALERT: Several bills are on the agenda for tomorrow's Public Safety Committee meetings in both the House and Senate.  These bills, with a brief explanation of each and contact information for committee members, follows.  Please make phone calls and emails to the members of each committee on behalf of these bills.  Both meetings will be held tomorrow, Thursday February 18.  Calls and emails need to go out before 9:30 am Thursday morning.  Copy and paste the email blocks in the BCC field

New 2A Bills Take Effect Nov 1

Six new pro-gun laws passed during the 2015 legislative session have taken effect. SB56 - Applicants will no longer be required to list their Social Security Number on their handgun license application. SB164 - The mandatory preclusion for misdemeanor drug offenses is no limited to 10 years.  If someone has a misdemeanor drug conviction, they will be eligible for a handgun license 10 years following the completion of their sentence. SB525 - Allows Department of Corrections employees with a