Firearms; clarifying manner in which firearms may be carried on public college, university, and technology center school property; effective date.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)

HOUSE BILL 1358 By: Olsen

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021,
Section 1277, which relates to the unlawful carry of
firearms; clarifying manner in which firearms may be
carried on public college, university, and technology
center school property; deleting certain construing
provision; deleting written consent requirement;
deleting authorization to notify the Oklahoma State
Bureau of Investigation of certain violations;
eliminating administrative fines and option to
suspend handgun licenses; authorizing the carry of
concealed handguns into or upon public college,
university, and technology center school property;
allowing public colleges, universities and technology
center schools to prohibit certain persons from
carrying concealed handguns into event venues;
defining term; providing immunity from liability;
providing construing provisions; allowing public or
private colleges, universities and technology center
schools to seek redress or damages under certain
circumstances; exempting public or private colleges,
universities and technology center schools from any
responsibility for losses or damages; and providing
an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 1277.

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UNLAWFUL CARRY IN CERTAIN PLACES
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, including a person in
possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to the
provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, to carry any concealed
or unconcealed firearm into any of the following places:
1. Any structure, building, or office space which is owned or
leased by a city, town, county, state or federal governmental
authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public;
2. Any courthouse, courtroom, prison, jail, detention facility
or any facility used to process, hold or house arrested persons,
prisoners or persons alleged delinquent or adjudicated delinquent,
except as provided in Section 21 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma
Statutes;
3. Any public or private elementary or public or private
secondary school, except as provided in subsections C and D of this
section;
4. Any publicly owned or operated sports arena or venue during
a professional sporting event, unless allowed by the event holder;
5. Any place where gambling is authorized by law, unless
allowed by the property owner;
6. Any other place specifically prohibited by law; and
7. Any property set aside by a county, city, town, public trust
with a county, city or town as a beneficiary, or state governmental
authority for an event that is secured with minimum-security

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provisions. For purposes of this paragraph, a minimum-security
provision consists of a location that is secured utilizing the
following:
a. a metallic-style security fence that is at least eight
(8) feet in height that encompasses the property and
is secured in such a way as to deter unauthorized
entry,
b. controlled access points staffed by a uniformed,
commissioned peace officer, and
c. a metal detector whereby persons walk or otherwise
travel with their property through or by the metal
detector.
B. It shall be lawful for a person to carry a concealed or
unconcealed firearm on the following properties:
1. Any property set aside for the use or parking of any
vehicle, whether attended or unattended, by a city, town, county,
state or federal governmental authority;
2. Any property set aside for the use or parking of any
vehicle, whether attended or unattended, which is open to the
public, or by any entity engaged in gambling authorized by law;
3. Any property adjacent to a structure, building or office
space in which concealed or unconcealed weapons are prohibited by
the provisions of this section;

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4. Any property designated by a city, town, county or state
governmental authority as a park, recreational area, wildlife
refuge, wildlife management area or fairgrounds; provided, nothing
in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize any entry by a
person in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm into any
structure, building, office space or event which is specifically
prohibited by the provisions of subsection A of this section;
5. Any property set aside by a public or private elementary or
secondary school for the use or parking of any vehicle, whether
attended or unattended; provided, however, the firearm shall be
stored and hidden from view in a locked motor vehicle when the motor
vehicle is left unattended on school property; and
6. Any public property set aside temporarily by a county, city,
town, public trust with a county, city or town as a beneficiary, or
state governmental authority for the holder of an event permit that
is without minimum-security provisions, as such term is defined in
paragraph 7 of subsection A of this section; provided, the carry of
firearms within said permitted event area shall be limited to
concealed carry of a handgun unless otherwise authorized by the
holder of the event permit.
Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection or
subsection C of this section shall be construed to authorize or
allow any person in control of any place described in subsection A
of this section to establish any policy or rule that has the effect

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of prohibiting any person in lawful possession of a handgun license
or otherwise in lawful possession of a firearm from carrying or
possessing the firearm on the property described in this subsection.
C. A concealed or unconcealed weapon may be carried onto
private school property or in any school bus or vehicle used by any
private school for transportation of students or teachers by a
person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act,
provided a policy has been adopted by the governing entity of the
private school that authorizes the carrying and possession of a
weapon on private school property or in any school bus or vehicle
used by a private school. Except for acts of gross negligence or
willful or wanton misconduct, a governing entity of a private school
that adopts a policy which authorizes the possession of a weapon on
private school property, a school bus or vehicle used by the private
school shall not be subject to liability for any injuries arising
from the adoption of the policy. The provisions of this subsection
shall not apply to claims pursuant to the Administrative Workers'
Compensation Act.
D. Notwithstanding paragraph 3 of subsection A of this section,
a board of education of a school district may adopt a policy
pursuant to Section 5-149.2 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes to
authorize the carrying of a handgun onto school property by school
personnel specifically designated by the board of education,
provided such personnel either:

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1. Possess a valid armed security guard license as provided for
in Section 1750.1 et seq. of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; or
2. Hold a valid reserve peace officer certification as provided
for in Section 3311 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to restrict authority
granted elsewhere in law to carry firearms.
E. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this
section, on any property designated as a municipal zoo or park of
any size that is owned, leased, operated or managed by:
1. A public trust created pursuant to the provisions of Section
176 of Title 60 of the Oklahoma Statutes; or
2. A nonprofit entity,
an individual shall be allowed to carry a concealed handgun but not
openly carry a handgun on the property.
F. Any person violating the provisions of paragraph 2 or 3 of
subsection A of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($250.00). A person violating any other provision of
subsection A of this section may be denied entrance onto the
property or removed from the property. If the person refuses to
leave the property and a peace officer is summoned, the person may
be issued a citation for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($250.00).

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G. No Any person who is not in possession of a valid handgun
license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-
Defense Act or who is carrying or in possession of a firearm as
otherwise permitted by law or who is carrying or in possession of a
machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain or metal knuckles shall
not be authorized to carry the firearm, machete, blackjack, loaded
cane, hand chain or metal knuckles into or upon any public college,
public university or public technology center school property or
building, except as provided in this subsection. For purposes of
this subsection, the following property shall not be construed to be
college, university or technology center school property:
1. Any property set aside for the use or parking of any motor
vehicle, whether attended or unattended, provided the firearm,
machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain or metal knuckles are
carried or stored as required by law and the firearm, machete,
blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain or metal knuckles are not removed
from the motor vehicle without the prior consent of the public
college or public university president or public technology center
school administrator while the vehicle is on any public college,
public university or public technology center school property;
2. Any property authorized for possession or use of firearms,
machetes, blackjacks, loaded canes, hand chains or metal knuckles by
college, university or technology center school policy; and

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3. Any property authorized by the written consent of the
college or university president or technology center school
administrator, provided the written consent is carried with the
firearm, machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain or metal
knuckles and the valid person in possession of a valid handgun
license while on issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma
Self-Defense Act shall be authorized to carry a concealed handgun
into or upon any public college, public university or public
technology center school property or building that the person is
authorized to be in. Under no circumstances shall consent to carry
a concealed handgun by a person with a valid handgun license on any
public college, public university, or public technology center
school property or building be denied by the public college, public
university, or public technology center school administrator unless
evidence is shown that the licensee has previously been involved in
a violent incident or an act that showed deliberate or reckless
disregard for the health or safety of the faculty, staff, students,
or any other person; and
4. The public college, public university, or public technology
center school shall be authorized to prohibit any person who is or
is not in possession of a valid handgun license issued pursuant to
the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act from carrying a
concealed handgun or any other firearm into any event venue where a
ticket is purchased of monetary value on the property or building

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venue of the public college, public university, or public technology
center school. For purposes of this paragraph, "event venue" shall
be defined as the venue of any athletic, theatric, musical, or
similar event in which a ticket of monetary value is required for
entry.
The college, university or technology center school may notify
the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within ten (10) days of a
violation of any provision of this subsection by a licensee. Upon
receipt of a written notification of violation, the Bureau shall
give a reasonable notice to the licensee and hold a hearing. At the
hearing, upon a determination that the licensee has violated any
provision of this subsection, the licensee may be subject to an
administrative fine of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) and may
have the handgun license suspended for three (3) months.
Nothing contained in any provision of this subsection shall be
construed to authorize or allow any public college, public
university or public technology center school to establish any
policy or rule that has the effect of prohibiting any person in
lawful possession of a handgun license or any person in lawful
possession of a firearm, machete, blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain
or metal knuckles from possession of a firearm, machete, blackjack,
loaded cane, hand chain or metal knuckles in places described in
paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this subsection. Nothing contained in any
provision of this subsection shall be construed to limit the

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authority of any public college, public university or public
technology center school in this state from taking administrative
action against any student for any violation of any provision of
this subsection.
H. Except for acts of willful or wanton misconduct, any public
or private college, private university or private technology center
school shall be immune from and shall not be subject to any
liability arising from any accidental or act of self-defense
involving a firearm. The provisions of this subsection shall not
apply to claims pursuant to the Administrative Workers' Compensation
Act.
I. Nothing contained in any provision of the Oklahoma Self-
Defense Act shall be construed to limit, restrict, or prohibit in
any manner the existing rights of a private college, private
university or private technology center school to control the
possession of weapons on any property owned or controlled by the
private college, private university or private technology center
school entity. Nothing contained in any provision of this
subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of any private
college, private university or private technology center school in
this state from taking administrative action against any person for
any violation of any provision of this subsection.

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J. It shall not be considered part of the job description of an
employee or with the scope of employment of an employee when the
employee carries or discharges a firearm pursuant to this section.
K. Nothing in this section shall prevent a public or private
college, public or private university or public or private
technology center school, employee or person who has suffered a loss
resulting from the discharge of a firearm to seek redress or damages
from the person who discharged the firearm or used the firearm
outside the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
L. No public or private college, public or private university
or public or private technology center school is responsible for any
loss or damage from any firearm or accessories at any time.
M. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the
following:
1. Any peace officer or any person authorized by law to carry a
firearm in the course of employment;
2. District judges, associate district judges and special
district judges, who are in possession of a valid handgun license
issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act
and whose names appear on a list maintained by the Administrative
Director of the Courts, when acting in the course and scope of
employment within the courthouses of this state;
3. Private investigators with a firearms authorization when
acting in the course and scope of employment;

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4. Elected officials of a county, who are in possession of a
valid handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, may carry a concealed handgun when acting
in the performance of his or her duties within the courthouses of
the county in which he or she was elected. The provisions of this
paragraph shall not allow the elected county official to carry the
handgun into a courtroom;
5. The sheriff of any county may authorize certain employees of
the county, who possess a valid handgun license issued pursuant to
the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, to carry a
concealed handgun when acting in the course and scope of employment
within the courthouse in the county in which the person is employed.
Nothing in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall prohibit the sheriff
from requiring additional instruction or training before granting
authorization to carry a concealed handgun within the courthouse.
The provisions of this paragraph and of paragraph 6 of this
subsection shall not allow the county employee to carry the handgun
into a courtroom, sheriff's office, adult or juvenile jail or any
other prisoner detention area; and
6. The board of county commissioners of any county may
authorize certain employees of the county, who possess a valid
handgun license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma
Self-Defense Act, to carry a concealed handgun when acting in the

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course and scope of employment on county annex facilities or grounds
surrounding the county courthouse.
I. For the purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" means any
automobile, truck, minivan, sports utility vehicle, or motorcycle,
as defined in Section 1-135 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes,
equipped with a locked accessory container within or affixed to the
motorcycle.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2025.

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