Tag: Second Amendment

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…

Letter: Reject Obama’s vision for the US

September 27, 2018 Duane Collins

When Barack Obama was elected in 2008, he publically announced his plans for “The Fundamental Transformation of the United States of America.” At that time, most people didn’t understand what Obama was saying. But now, ten years later, most reasonable people recognize the devastating changes our nation underwent under Barack Obama. In less than two…