Concealed Carry

A new Oklahoma House bill recently passed and is heading to the state Senate. The bill would allow Oklahoma school teachers who possess a valid CCW permit the option to carry concealed firearms on campus.

What are the most popular everyday carry (EDC) guns in the Sooner State? Notice that says popular, not best. Although many of the guns listed in the top 10 are considered the best in their individual classes. All are exceptional choices for personal and home defense.

Over the past couple of days, several stories have surfaced about Oklahoma malls and stores using A.I. gun detection technologies. People at Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City, OK. have been approached by mall security and asked if they were armed.

More firearm legislation is headed to the Oklahoma House for a vote. House Bill (HB-3069) would grant municipalities the authority to allow city employees to carry concealed firearms while at work or on duty. The bill would amend various prohibited locations and properties that are currently restricted such as properties, buildings, structures, and office space that is owned by the city which does business with the public.

Last Monday (06-21-21) in Arvada, Colorado a tragedy took place. There was a murder, more like execution, of a police officer by a complete psycho hell bent on murdering as many cops as he could, along with anyone else who happened to be in the area. The shooting took place in Olde Town, Arvada at a shopping center.

For the first time in over a decade the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning the Second Amendment. The news came yesterday (04-26-21) that the SCOTUS will accept the petition to rule on the "New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett" case. This will have a major impact on the Second Amendment rights of not only New Yorkers, but the entire country. The question the SCOTUS will be ruling on is centered around concealed carry. Is restricting or denying a citizen's right to carry a firearm in self defense while outside the home in violation of the Second Amendment?

The Oklahoma House of Representatives just passed House Bill 2588 which would allow teachers, administrators and other school personnel to carry firearms on school campuses. The new bill would require that they possess a valid handgun license and met other requirements and criteria set forth by the board of education in their respective districts. HB 2588 passed the house by a (79-19) vote and will now head to the Senate.

I'm sure by now you've seen all the memes on social media and false statements that wearing a face mask and carrying a concealed firearm is illegal. This is completely untrue, it's a myth. A lot of people are concerned about their Second Amendment rights and self-defense options they can lawfully perform during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you're just now considering applying for an Oklahoma C.C.W. (Concealed Carry Weapons) permit or recently submitted an application you could be in for a long wait.

And the 2012 Florida citizen of the year award goes to...Samuel Williams! Last Friday (07-13-12) at Palms Internet Cafe in Ocala, Florida two armed suspects entered the business with the intent to rob the owner and the patrons. That's what they intended to do, until Williams a CCW (Conceal Carry Weapons) permit holder intervened with his .380 handgun.