Mirge, yes, this is our last legislative effort for open carry this session.
As of March 9, 2011, 9:30PM there are 9 amendments pending for this legislation.
4 Amendments wish to remove the voting of the people next November and make it a legislative decision. I agree with these amendments.
4 amendments wish to put a burden on the OCer to show a "...reasonable fear of bodily harm." I disagree with these as "reasonable fear" is subjective.
1 amendment (by rep Derby) dumps the entire bill and makes Oklahoma a constitutional carry and makes anyone with a gun buster sign legally liable for anything that happens to an unarmed citizen.
Derby Amendment said:
“SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1291 of Title 21, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
Oklahoma shall be a Second Amendment state. All citizens have the individual right to keep and bear arms for his or her protection.
Persons or entities who prevent a citizen from exercising his or her individual Second Amendment rights are assuming the liability for protecting such citizen.
Any citizen of Oklahoma may request an endorsement on his or her Oklahoma driver license to serve as a concealed carry permit for recognition in this state and other states.”
I support the Derby Amendment as well. When you contact your reps, please express which amendments you support and which you don't.