OK Senate Passes “Constitutional Carry” Bill Wednesday Night

<p>The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that that would allow anyone over 21-years-old without a felony conviction to carry a handgun without a license Wednesday night. </p>

Thursday, May 3rd 2018, 1:51 am

By: Brieon Sumlin

OK Senate Passes “Constitutional Carry” Bill Wednesday Night

The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill Wednesday night that would allow anyone over 21-years-old without a felony conviction to carry a handgun without a license.

Senate Bill 1212 is one step closer to becoming law as it moves to Governor Fallin’s desk for her signature.

Constitutional carry bill passes in Senate. Now moves to Governor @NEWS9
— Aaron Brilbeck (@AaronBrilbeck9) May 3, 2018

The bill was passed by the state House Wednesday, April 25, and has fueled controversy as some opponents say it would remove background checks required to purchase a firearm.

If passed Oklahoma would become the 14th state not to require a license to carry a handgun.

The bill was passed by the state House Wednesday, April 25, and has fueled controversy as some opponents say it would remove background checks required to purchase a firearm.

If passed Oklahoma would become the 14th state not to require a license to carry a handgun.

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The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that that would allow anyone over 21-years-old without a felony conviction to carry a handgun without a license Wednesday night.

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