First, I did use the search function and I wasn't able to find what I was looking for. My search-fu is weak!
Okay, I'd like to store one of my rifles behind the rear seat of my suburban. I'd also like to store it with a magazine in it, but not chambered. As I read through the statute, it appears as though 21-1289.7 says I can store it behind the seat as long as it's unloaded. Okay. Then it says to check 21-1289.13 for the ability to transport a clip or magazine. So, I checked it out and it says that the firearm can be carried with the magazine loaded but not chambered as long as I'm a SDA CWP holder (which I am). Now it also adds "not withstanding the provisions of 21-1289.7" which says no magazine but to check .13 for how to carry the magazine. So, I'm a little confused. The way I see it, since I have my CWP, I can legally attach the rifle to the rear of the seat with a magazine loaded, and not chamber. Can anyone chime in on if this is correct, or if it is incorrect how I can legally carry my rifle, magazines, and ammo in my suv?
Thanks guys!
Okay, I'd like to store one of my rifles behind the rear seat of my suburban. I'd also like to store it with a magazine in it, but not chambered. As I read through the statute, it appears as though 21-1289.7 says I can store it behind the seat as long as it's unloaded. Okay. Then it says to check 21-1289.13 for the ability to transport a clip or magazine. So, I checked it out and it says that the firearm can be carried with the magazine loaded but not chambered as long as I'm a SDA CWP holder (which I am). Now it also adds "not withstanding the provisions of 21-1289.7" which says no magazine but to check .13 for how to carry the magazine. So, I'm a little confused. The way I see it, since I have my CWP, I can legally attach the rifle to the rear of the seat with a magazine loaded, and not chamber. Can anyone chime in on if this is correct, or if it is incorrect how I can legally carry my rifle, magazines, and ammo in my suv?
Thanks guys!
§21-1289.7. Firearms in vehicles.
FIREARMS IN VEHICLES
Any person, except a convicted felon, may transport in a motor vehicle a rifle, shotgun or pistol, open and unloaded, at any time. For purposes of this section "open" means the firearm is transported in plain view, in a case designed for carrying firearms, which case is wholly or partially visible, in a gun rack mounted in the vehicle, in an exterior locked compartment or a trunk of a vehicle.
Any person, except a convicted felon, may transport in a motor vehicle a rifle or shotgun concealed behind a seat of the vehicle or within the interior of the vehicle provided the rifle or shotgun is not clip, magazine or chamber loaded. The authority to transport a clip or magazine loaded rifle or shotgun shall be pursuant to Section 1289.13 of this title.
Any person who is the operator of a vehicle or is a passenger in any vehicle wherein another person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, Sections 1290.1 through 1290.25 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, to carry a concealed handgun and is carrying a concealed handgun or has concealed the handgun in such vehicle, shall not be deemed in violation of the provisions of this section provided the licensee is in or near the vehicle.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 7, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 45, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 1996, c. 190, § 1, emerg. eff. May 16, 1996.
§21-1289.13. Transporting a loaded firearm.
TRANSPORTING A LOADED FIREARM
Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or another provision of law, it shall be unlawful to transport a loaded pistol, rifle or shotgun in a landborne motor vehicle over a public highway or roadway. However, a rifle or shotgun may be transported clip or magazine loaded and not chamber loaded when transported in an exterior locked compartment of the vehicle or trunk of the vehicle or in the interior compartment of the vehicle notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1289.7 of this title when the person is in possession of a valid handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.15 of this title.
Any person who is the operator of a vehicle or is a passenger in any vehicle wherein another person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to carry a concealed handgun and is carrying a concealed handgun or has concealed a handgun or rifle or shotgun in such vehicle shall not be deemed in violation of the provisions of this section provided the licensee is in or near the vehicle.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 159, § 13, emerg. eff. May 24, 1971. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 272, § 51, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Laws 2003, c. 465, § 3, eff. July 1, 2003; Laws 2004, c. 549, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004.