Open Carry for OK

[RedTape]

If I missed a previous thread on this I apologize, but it looks like we won't have to be too concerned with printing in the not too distant future.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=12&articleid=20100331_12_0_OLHMIY627141&rss_lnk=12

I still prefer concealed carry, but it will nice to have some latitude.

 

[jbarnett]

Thats the way it should be.

 

[RedTape]

Agreed.

I should have check the Legal section before posting. See:

http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72953

 

[jbarnett]

Agreed.

I should have check the Legal section before posting. See:

http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72953

Guess I missed that also.

 

[ndtish]

First off, I'd like to say Hello!

I'm ndtish, a permit holder from Minnesota. I will be traveling soon to Oklahoma, and I had a question about carrying in your state. (My former state. I graduated from Edison HS in Tulsa in 1983.)

I found all pertinant information from the BATF and handgunlaw websites, but my last question is about open carrying. It appears from reading in this post that that is not an option, nor is printing. Minnesota does not have a CCW, rather a Permit to Carry, so we have the option of either OC or CC. I prefer a modified OC...OWB holster with a cover garment that doesn't always cover to be considered concealed.

So, is my SmartCarry my only option while carrying in Oklahoma? I don't mind carrying that way, but I get a "man buldge" when I do! So, it bothers me. Not that people generally notice anything there, but I know the buldge is there!

Thanks for your input!

 

[Rod Snell]

First off, I'd like to say Hello!

I'm ndtish, a permit holder from Minnesota. I will be traveling soon to Oklahoma, and I had a question about carrying in your state. (My former state. I graduated from Edison HS in Tulsa in 1983.)

I found all pertinant information from the BATF and handgunlaw websites, but my last question is about open carrying. It appears from reading in this post that that is not an option, nor is printing. Minnesota does not have a CCW, rather a Permit to Carry, so we have the option of either OC or CC. I prefer a modified OC...OWB holster with a cover garment that doesn't always cover to be considered concealed.

So, is my SmartCarry my only option while carrying in Oklahoma? I don't mind carrying that way, but I get a "man buldge" when I do! So, it bothers me. Not that people generally notice anything there, but I know the buldge is there!

Thanks for your input!

OK is one of 9 states that totally prohibit open carry in public, with few exceptions.
However, concealed means keeping the gun from ordinary view, so a vague outline of something or a piece of leather that might or might not be part of a holster is not a violation. Don't go all paranoid that only a smartcarry is allowed--simply not true.
OK lawbook:
http://www.ok.gov/osbi/documents/SDA_Lawbook_NOV_2009.pdf

 

[todd740]

ndtish,

OK is concealed only, I grew up in MN and have a MN permit as well and went through the same thing when I got here. Hopefully this state will be going that way soon.

 

[steveo-85]

I would prefer concealed to draw less attention, Would be nice to have the option.

 

[dru]

If I missed a previous thread on this I apologize, but it looks like we won't have to be too concerned with printing in the not too distant future.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=12&articleid=20100331_12_0_OLHMIY627141&rss_lnk=12

I still prefer concealed carry, but it will nice to have some latitude.

 

[okie98]

Concealed only for your visit! Welcome home!