TexasCHLforum.com

Keith B wrote:

azwe wrote:

RSJ wrote:

azwe wrote:You guys realize that you aren't allowed to open carry in Oklahoma with a Texas CHL, right? The law only applies to residents of OK who are licensed and other state residents who are licensed to open carry. Texas only licenses conceal carry so open carrying in Oklahoma is against the law. I've spoken to OSBI and the AG and they agree.

I have been told otherwise. Do you happen to have a letter from OSBI or AG? I am thinking of asking for a formal written response.

My alternative would be to get an OK ID card and take the CHL/OC class.

Yeah I should probably do that. All of my conversations have been over the phone. Not sure who you have talked to but nobody in law enforcement has told me that it is legal. I only brought it up because I live in OK but my license is in Texas.

I don't believe they are interpreting it correctly. Here is the way teh law is written:

RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT AUTHORITY

The State of Oklahoma hereby recognizes any valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permit or license issued by another state.

Any person entering this state in possession of a firearm authorized for concealed or unconcealed carry upon the authority and license of another state is authorized to continue to carry a concealed or unconcealed firearm and license in this state; provided the license from the other state remains valid. The firearm must either be carried fully unconcealed or concealed from detection and view, and upon coming in contact with any peace officer of this state, the person must disclose the fact that he or she is in possession of a concealed or unconcealed firearm pursuant to a valid concealed or unconcealed carry weapons permit or license issued in another state. Any person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older having a valid firearm license from another state may apply for a concealed handgun license in this state immediately upon establishing a residence in this state.

Doesn't say the license type must match. It says if you have a concealed OR unconcealed license, then you can carry concealed OR unconcealed. If you have talked to the AG, then he needs to issue an AG Opinion ofifcially.