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SB1676 • 2026

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying definitions. Effective date.

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying definitions. Effective date.

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Sponsor
Jett
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Effective date
Not listed

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Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying definitions. Effective date.

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying definitions.

What This Bill Does

  • Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying definitions.
  • Effective date.
  • Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for SB 1676 (Senate): Introduced (1/23/2026)

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  2. 2026-02-02 Senate

    First Reading

  3. 2026-02-02 Senate

    Authored by Senator Jett

Official Summary Text

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying definitions. Effective date.
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for SB 1676 (Senate): Introduced (1/23/2026)

Current Bill Text

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)

SENATE BILL 1676 By: Jett

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act;
amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1290.2, as amended by
Section 1, Chapter 160, O.S.L. 2023 (21 O.S. Supp.
2025, Section 1290.2), which relates to definitions;
modifying definition; and providing an effective
date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1290.2, as
amended by Section 1, Chapter 160, O.S.L. 2023 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025,
Section 1290.2), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1290.2.
DEFINITIONS
A. As used in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act:
1. “Completed application” means all fields are completed, all
questions are answered and the required signatures are present on
the application for a handgun license, and the required documents
are attached to the application, including legible fingerprints, if
applicable;

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2. “Concealed firearm” means a loaded or unloaded firearm not
openly visible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person;
3. “Unconcealed firearm” or “open carry” means a loaded or
unloaded firearm that is carried upon the person where the firearm
is visible, or carried upon the person using a holster, scabbard, or
sling or case;
4. “Pistol” or “handgun” shall have the same definition as
provided in Section 1289.3 of this title;
5. “Rifle” shall have the same definition as provided in
Section 1289.4 of this title; and
6. “Shotgun” shall have the same definition as provided in
Section 1289.5 of this title.
B. The definition of pistol or handgun for purposes of the
Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall not apply to imitation pistols,
flare guns, underwater fishing guns, or blank pistols.
C. Pistols, handguns, rifles, shotguns, and all other lawful
firearms mentioned in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act may collectively
be referred to as “firearms”.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.

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