Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB2937: Firearms; allowing for the carry of firearms on vessels; effective date.
Status: In committee, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, which relates to the unlawful carry of firearms; allowing for the carry of firearms on vessels; defining term; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, March 9, 2026:
An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, which relates to the unlawful carry of firearms; allowing for the carry of firearms on vessels; defining term; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, is amended to read as follows: Section 1272. UNLAWFUL CARRY A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry upon or about his or her person, or in a purse or other container belonging to the person, any pistol, revolver, shotgun or rifle whether loaded or unloaded or any blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, metal knuckles, or any other offensive weapon, whether such weapon be concealed or unconcealed, except this section shall not prohibit: ENGR. H. B. NO. 2937 Page 1. The proper use of guns and knives for self-defense, hunting, fishing, educational or recreational purposes; 2. The carrying or use of weapons in a manner otherwise permitted by statute or authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; 3. The carrying, possession and use of any weapon by a peace officer or other person authorized by law to carry a weapon in the performance of official duties and in compliance with the rules of the employing agency; 4. The carrying or …
Sponsors
- Stacy Jo Adams (R, HD-050)
- Jim Olsen (R, HD-002) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Second Reading referred to Judiciary
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 12
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Adams
- : General Order
- : Authored by Senator Hamilton (principal Senate author)
- : CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
- : Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
Votes
- Third Reading (March 5, 2026): 80 yea, 12 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 24, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 3, 2026): 5 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Firearms and Weapons
Common questions
- What is HB2937?
- HB2937 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Firearms; allowing for the carry of firearms on vessels; effective date.
- What does HB2937 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1272, which relates to the unlawful carry of firearms; allowing for the carry of firearms on vessels; defining term; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of HB2937?
- In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Judiciary (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2937?
- Jim Olsen (R, HD-002), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2937?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB2937&Session=2600
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