Firearms; authorizing the transport of loaded rifles in vehicles under certain circumstances; effective date.

HB 1623 amends Oklahoma law to allow transporting a loaded rifle in a vehicle under specific conditions. It directly affects licensed gun owners who hold a valid Oklahoma concealed or unconcealed handgun license under the Self-Defense Act, or who are 18-21 and a current or veteran member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard. The key provision requires the person to be legally eligible to possess a firearm and not disqualified under state or federal law. This change modifies existing restrictions on firearm transport but does not alter where firearms may be carried or used. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.