firearm freedoms

Gov. Brad Henry vetoed SB 1685 today.  I guess since he's term-limited and looking for a new job that he doesn't need his "A" rating from the NRA anymore.

However, Sen. Randy Brogdon (author of the bill) is leading the charge to override the veto.  It shouldn't be too difficult considering that it passed the Senate 39-3 and the House 81-14.  But it would have to perform almost as well as it did before in the House because it contains an Emergency Clause that requires 3/4 in favor.

The Oklahoma Senate overwhelmingly passed Senator Brogdon's "Oklahoma Firearms Freedom Act" by a 39-3 vote.  Now, it is on its way to the House, where it will be considered alongside HB 2994.  Both bills have virtually identical text.

I wouldn't hold my breath for Gov. Henry to sign it.  He has historically been against any legislation which asserts states' rights.

Rep. David Derby of Owasso has introduced another bill in the House which asserts Oklahoma's Constitutional right to regulate its own intrastate commerce regarding firearms without interference from the federal government.  Now, this bill doesn't seem to have any real teeth in terms of penalties for enforcement, but it's at least a start and a statement to the federal government to butt out of state issues.

House Bill 3239 is referred to as the Oklahoma Firearms Freedom Act.  It asserts that because of the protections of the Second, Ninth, and Tenth Amendments, firearms manufactured in the State of Oklahoma which do not enter into commerce in another state are not subject to federal regulation.  The measure also requires that these arms bear a mark on the receiver or frame with the words "Made in Oklahoma" displayed.