OKLAHOMA: Open Carry Bill Goes To Governor Brad Henry (D)

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Open-carry gun bill heads to Henry

By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
Published: 5/5/2010 2:24 AM
Last Modified: 5/5/2010 5:20 AM

OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill that would allow those with concealed-carry permits to openly carry weapons is headed to Gov. Brad Henry's desk.

The House on Tuesday passed House Bill 3354 by a 74-24 vote.

"This legislation should actually reduce the chance of violence," said Rep. Rex Duncan, R-Sand Springs, the House sponsor. "A criminal is far less likely to attack once he sees a citizen is armed."

Duncan said the measure would not allow law enforcement officers to stop a person who is openly carrying a weapon and ask to see a concealed-carry permit unless they believe a crime has been committed

Gov. Henry has an NRA "A" rating.

The bill does not allow open carry by the general public. To open carry a person must have a concealed carry permit. Permit holders will have the option of carrying openly or concealed.