The Senate has sent two 2nd Amendment-related bills to Governor Fallin’s desk.
Senate Bill 1733, by Senator Anthony Sykes and Rep. Jeff Hickman, would allow citizens licensed to carry a firearm under the Oklahoma Self Defense Act to carry their sidearm openly or concealed. SB 1733 passed the Senate today.
Approved by the Senate on Wednesday, Senate Bill 1760, by Sen. Sykes and Speaker Designate Rep. T.W. Shannon, would prevent cities or state government from disarming citizens during a state of emergency.
“The Legislature has made it clear that Oklahomans will have the right to defend themselves,” said Sykes, R-Moore. “The right to self-defense is God given and inalienable, and we intend to do everything in our power to defend it. This legislation further guarantees this right will not be taken from Oklahomans who choose to protect themselves and their families.”
Another important 2ndAmendment measure, Senate Bill 875, has now been signed by the Governor. Authored by Sykes and Rep. Dennis Johnson, the bill limits the liability of owners, employees and customers from injuries that occur at gun ranges, gun shops and gun clubs.
