Firearms; authorizing certain transport of firearm on water vessel. Effective date.

SB 1258 amends Oklahoma law to explicitly permit carrying firearms on water vessels, such as boats or kayaks, for individuals legally allowed to possess firearms under state or federal law. It defines "vessel" as any watercraft (excluding seaplanes) used for transportation and clarifies this exception applies only when the person is not disqualified from firearm possession. The bill does not change where firearms may be carried elsewhere, and it maintains existing prohibitions for those convicted of certain violent offenses. This change directly affects Oklahomans transporting firearms on watercraft for lawful purposes.