Tag: Guns

Law enforcement grant helps catch drug dealers in Tulsa

March 7, 2019

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed drug trafficking and other related charges on two Tulsans after officers with the Tulsa Police Department searched a southeast Tulsa residence. Officers found James Mitchell and Tynisa Williams in possession of nearly two pounds of methamphetamine, three pounds of ecstasy and 10 guns, including assault-style weapons, during the…

Constitutional carry bill advances

February 28, 2019

The Senate Appropriations Committee overwhelmingly approved a bill that would permit Oklahomans to carry firearms without a permit. The committee voted 18-4 for the “constitutional carry” bill and sent the measure on to be considered by the entire Senate. House Bill 2597 by Sen. Kim David, R-Wagoner, and Representative Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City, would permit…

Oklahoma House approves constitutional carry legislation

February 21, 2019

The Oklahoma House passed a measure that would allow citizens to carry a firearm without a permit. “This bill solidifies the Second Amendment rights of Oklahomans while protecting private property rights,” said House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka. “We worked with private businesses, schools and college campuses to ensure that their rights are protected.” House Bill…

Editorial: Protect constitutional gun rights

February 21, 2019

Why did the Founders of America embed the right to bear arms in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? They understood the threat that came from a centralized federal government that could easily suppress an unarmed populace. The Second Amendment is the teeth that insures adherence to the First Amendment rights of free speech,…

Constitutional bill advances

February 14, 2019

Oklahomans who are not felons or have mental illness may soon be able to carry a firearm with without a state permit. House Bill 2597, by Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, was approved by a 9-2 vote in the House Public Safety Committee. Roberts said the bill promotes constitutional carry for citizens who are not felons,…

Sen. Dahm’s SB12 conforms Oklahoma to 2nd Amendment

February 7, 2019

State Sen. Nathan Dahm wants Oklahoma law to conform to the 2nd Amendment rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. Dahn has introduced Senate Bill 12, which would amend state law to allow anyone 21 or older to carry a firearm, concealed or unconcealed, loaded or unloaded – with few exceptions. It doesn’t change the status…

Wanenmacher Gun show Nov. 10-11

November 1, 2018

Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show – the world’s largest gun and knife show – will open at Expo Square (Tulsa Fairgrounds) on November 10-11. From a modest beginning in 1955, the show has grown to almost 6 miles of exhibits. It will fill the 11-acre building with more than 4,250 exhibits of fine antique and modern…