The objectives of Oklahoma Open Carry Association are:
Methods to accomplish objectives are:
- To educate and desensitize the public and members of the law enforcement community about the legality of the open carry of a handgun in public.
- To exercise a natural right to self defense using the most efficient and common tool, a handgun.
- To demonstrate to the public at large that gun owners are one of the most lawful segments of society and they have nothing to fear from the lawful carry of a handgun.
- To protect our right to self-defense.
Methods to accomplish objectives are:
- To distribute information via email, mail, telephone and in person to local law enforcement agencies.
- To have periodic and informal gatherings in public places throughout the state while open carrying our handguns.
- To contact the media, conduct interviews, relate pertinent information on the internet, write articles and letters to the editors all on the practice of open carry.
- To participate in larger public events, festivals, car shows, etc., and staff an information booth about open carry.
- To stay informed of and act against infringing legislation.
- To always be ambassadors of good will in regards to the safe and lawful carry of a handgun.
