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Oklahoma Concealed Carry Reciprocity Overview

3.9M

STATE

POPULATION

YES

CONSTITUTIONAL

CARRY

256K

LICENSES

ISSUED

37

RECIPROCATING

STATES

50

STATES

HONORED

21

MINIMUM

AGE TO CC

5

YEARS LICENSE

VALID

YES

STAND YOUR
GROUND

6.6%

LICENSE

PERCENTAGE

3.9M

STATE POPULATION

YES

CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY

256K

LICENSES ISSUED

37

RECIPROCATING STATES

50

STATES HONORED

21

MINIMUM AGE TO CC

5

YEARS LICENSE VALID

YES

STAND YOUR GROUND

6.6%

LICENSE PERCENTAGE

3.9M

STATE POPULATION

37

RECIPROCATING STATES

5

YEARS LICENSE VALID

YES

CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY

50

STATES HONORED

YES

STAND YOUR GROUND

256K

LICENSES ISSUED

21

MINIMUM AGE TO CC

6.6%

LICENSE PERCENTAGE


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Overview of Oklahoma Gun Laws

As of November 1, 2019 Oklahoma is a Constitutional Carry state. Oklahoma is known for its strong gun culture, and this is reflected by the unrestricted law.

For reciprocity reasons Oklahoma is a “Shall Issue” state where you can obtain a permit if you qualify.

Oklahoma Gun Laws Quick Facts

Constitutional Carry?

✅ Yes - Oklahoma is considered a constitutional carry state as of November 1st, 2019. Any individual who is 21 years or older and can legally own a firearm may open or concealed carry without a license given sufficient reasons.

Open Carry Permitted?

✅ Yes - Oklahoma allows for individuals to open carry if they have a license and are 18 years or older. Oklahoma also allows for anyone without a license to carry so long as they're 21 years old and need to carry for legitimate reasons. These include activities like hunting, self protection, fishing, hiking, and in general activities which might require self-defense. It's important to note that you cannot carry any caliber higher than a .45.

Carry In Vehicle?

✅ Yes - Oklahoma allows for individuals to concealed carry without a license so long as they're 18 years or older and can legally own a firearm.

Carry In State Park?

✅ Yes - Oklahoma allows for concealed carry within their state parks and wildlife management areas, except for public buildings or visitor centers.

Carry In Restaurants?

✅ Yes - Oklahoma allows for concealed carry for restaurants that do not sell alcohol. Concealed carry within bars is off limits.

No Weapon Sign Enforced?

✅ ❌ Yes/No - There isn't specific language on no weapons signs having the force of law, but there is language around property owners refusing to allow you entrance and if you refuse while carrying then you could be convicted of a misdemeanor.

Must Notify Officer?

❌ No - We were not able to find specific language indicating duty to inform. However if an officer asks you then you must provide a truthful answer.

Oklahoma CCW Reciprocity List

States Honoring CCW

* Restricted Reciprocity with Oklahoma

States NOT Honoring CCW

Honors These States CCW Permits

How Reciprocity Works In Oklahoma

Any individual who has a permit to conceal carry in another reciprocal U.S. state is legally allowed to carry a firearm in Oklahoma. During their time in Oklahoma, they will be subject to the laws of the county and state.

Oklahoma: Where Is CCW Allowed?

Places Allowed

  • State park’s – but not in buildings
  • State and national forests – but not in buildings
  • Road side rest areas – but not in buildings
  • Vehicle
  • Any property set aside for the use or parking of any vehicle
  • All areas of the state not listed as Off-Limits

Places Not Allowed

  • Any prison, jail or detention facility
  • Any public or private elementary or public or private secondary school
  • Any sports arena during a professional sporting event
  • Any place where pari-mutuel wagering is authorized by law
  • Any other place specifically prohibited by law
  • 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
  • Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • State wild life management area’s
  • Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.

Oklahoma: Conceal Carry Laws

Open Carry

Yes, Oklahoma allows for individuals to open carry if they have a license and are 18 years or older. Oklahoma also allows for anyone without a license to carry so long as they're 21 years old and need to carry for legitimate reasons.

These include activities like hunting, self protection, fishing, hiking, and in general activities which might require self-defense. It's important to note that you cannot carry any caliber higher than a .45.

Carry In Vehicle

Yes, Oklahoma allows for individuals to concealed carry without a license so long as they're 18 years or older and can legally own a firearm.

Carry In State Parks

Yes, it is legal to carry in the following areas:

  • State Parks: YES – Carry in buildings not allowed
  • State/National Forests: YES – Carry in buildings not allowed
  • State Game Management Units: YES – Carry in buildings not allowed
  • Road Side Rest Areas: YES – Carry in buildings not allowed

Carry In Restaurants

Yes, under Oklahoma law if you are carrying a firearm then you cannot enter an establishment who’s primary business is selling alcohol. This means that if you are in a restaurant that has a bar area you should not enter that area.

Carrying a firearm in an area of a restaurant where food is being consumed and is the primary business is legal. The penalty for carrying a firearm into an establishment that sells alcohol as their primary business is a felony with up to 2 years in prison.

21 O.S. 1272.1

Constitutional Carry

Yes, Oklahoma is considered a constitutional carry state as of November 1st, 2019. Any individual who is 21 years or older and can legally own a firearm may open or concealed carry without a license given sufficient reasons.

No Weapon Signs Enforced

Yes/No, there isn't specific language on no weapons signs having the force of law, but there is language around property owners refusing to allow you entrance and if you refuse while carrying then you could be convicted of a misdemeanor.

21 O.S. 1290.22 – Business owners rights

Must Notify Officer

No, after the passing of the constitutional carry law in 2019 the law changed significantly when interacting with law enforcement officers. We were not able to find specific language indicating duty to inform. However if an officer asks you then you must provide a truthful answer.

Additional Resources

Oklahoma Concealed Carry Laws
Oklahoma Open Carry Laws
Oklahoma Gun Permit Laws


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