Open Carry in Oklahoma

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We hold that all citizens who may lawfully purchase a handgun be allowed to carry openly in public in the State of Oklahoma except for those places prohibited by law. We also call for state preemption of all handgun laws concerning open carry in Oklahoma.

1. Every individual has the right and responsibility to defend their self against unjustified threats of death or serious bodily injury.

2. The Constitution of the United States guarantees the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.

3. Criminals are not deterred by rules, regulations, and laws forbidding the possession of weapons. A man bent on mass murder will not be stopped by a rule forbidding him to have a gun.

4. It is well known that the requirement to conceal a handgun for the purpose of protecting self, friends, and family can be difficult especially in Oklahoma with our extreme heat since a person will usually have to wear a jacket to properly conceal a handgun and to avoid "printing."

5. The requirement to conceal a handgun can make it difficult to draw the weapon should the life of the carrier or the life of someone else be in danger.

6. A criminal will not open carry a weapon because he does not want to draw attention to himself. We believe that a citizen openly carrying a handgun lawfully will be a deterrent for crime.

7. Ten states including Arizona, Alaska, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota, Virginia, Vermont, and Wyoming all allow open carry of handguns without a license. Twelve states including Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah, and Tennessee allow open carry of handguns with a license. In fact, Oklahoma is one of only SIX states in the entire United States that completely bans open carry of handguns.

8. In these states, Open carry is very common and it does not alarm law enforcement or other citizens.

For the foregoing reasons, we residents of the State of Oklahoma affirm and assert that all citizens who may lawfully purchase a handgun be allowed to carry openly in public in the State of Oklahoma except for those places prohibited by law. We also call for state preemption of all handgun laws concerning open carry in Oklahoma.

14010 Signatures

  • Ron C
  • Greg M
  • William R
  • jack e. f
  • Scott W
  • Paul M
  • Mike R
    • Comments
    • we have second amendment rights for a reason
  • Kevin R
  • Edward M P
  • Kevin B
  • corey d
  • Jess M
  • Daniel H. B
  • Rustin B
  • Chris R. C
    • Comments
    • About Time!!!!
  • Vicki C
  • Eric M. S
  • Kevin L. M
    • Comments
    • I visit oklahoma and would like to beable to protect my family ,
  • Shannon L
  • daniel e. t
    • Comments
    • an armed society is a safer society
  • DEAN W
  • TONY S
    • Comments
    • this is a right
  • Maxine R
  • Matthew R
  • Bobby R. H
  • Richard F
  • Deborah F
  • darel s
    • Comments
    • wasen't war about keeping the rights of the pepole. did our soldgers die in vain ? I dont think so!
  • Don H
    • Comments
    • (Stillwater, OK) I took this oath 8 times in my 30+ year Navy career. Nothing has ever morally released me from it. "I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;..."
  • Michelle S
    • Comments
    • No one believes in Rights from the Constitution of the United States anymore,especially the Governor of Oklahoma.
  • Clarence R
    • Comments
    • This would stop a lot of crime
  • Jermaine D
  • Tim G
  • Eric B
    • Comments
    • If Oklahoma is one of only six states that prohibit, law abiding citizens to openly carry, that says it all. Criminals don't "honor" no gun areas! That makes it even more vital that we law abiding residents must be able to protect ourselves and family.
  • Alan D. T
  • Matt W
  • Matt W
  • Darryl Q
  • Levy D
  • Loyd S
    • Comments
    • Visibility is a deterrent
  • Robert W. G
    • Comments
    • Concealed Carry License Holder
  • Jacqueline D. G
  • CONLEY, MARK E
  • Deonicio G P
    • Comments
    • Conceal carry permit holder and former Law Enforcement Officer (OCSO)
  • James D
  • Tyler James M
    • Comments
    • I believe "Open Carry" of firearms should be licensed, much like concealed carry, but MOST DEFINATELY legal. Please allow it.
  • Terry J. C
    • Comments
    • I was raised in South Dakota observing and obeying open carry laws in that state for over 50 years, having relocated and establishing residency in Oklahoma, I concur with the initiative to establish Open Carry in Oklahoma.
  • Jerry P
  • Samuel M
    • Comments
    • As a voter, taxpayer, and concealed carry license holder, I fully support legislation allowing open carry.
  • Ashley T