HB 3180 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Firearms; deleting firearm safety and training course requirement for handgun permits; effective date.

HB 3180 removes the requirement for applicants to complete a firearms safety and training course to obtain a handgun permit in Oklahoma. This change directly affects all individuals applying for a handgun permit by eliminating the need to submit proof of training completion. The bill amends Oklahoma statutes by deleting specific provisions in Sections 1290.9 and 1290.12 that previously mandated the training course and documentation. As a result, the application process for handgun permits is simplified without this step.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026

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Introduced → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended by the Policy Committee to remove the requirement for firearm safety and training courses for handgun permits, delete references to ammunition capacity restrictions, and add a new section prohibiting certain ammunition types (restricted bullets or larger than .45 caliber). The amendment also reorganized the bill structure and updated section numbering.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include new ammunition restrictions while simultaneously removing the mandatory training requirement for handgun license applicants.

REQUIREMENT

Eliminated the mandatory firearms safety and training course requirement for handgun permit applicants, making such courses optional.

Reorganized the bill structure and updated section numbering from 1290.9 to 1290.6 for the new ammunition prohibition section.

Deleted references to ammunition capacity limits and the list of persons exempt from training requirements.

ENFORCEMENT

Added new Section 1290.6 prohibiting concealed or unconcealed handguns loaded with restricted ammunition or ammunition larger than .45 caliber, with a $500 administrative fine for violations.

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Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

Referred to Criminal Judiciary

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Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors