Senator Jerry Ellis (D - Valliant) wants to do away with all of Oklahoma's concealed carry reciprocity agreements with other states, in effect, disarming Oklahoma CCL holders when they travel out of state.  Senate Bill  1556 would nullify all other states' concealed carry licenses in Oklahoma, which would then cause other states to no longer recognize Oklahoma's CCL.  This is a ridiculous bill and a huge step backward for the freedoms of Oklahomans.

Even though the 2012 Legislative Session will not begin for another 10 days, it is not too early to call Senator Ellis' office and ask him to withdraw this terrible bill.  You can reach Senator Ellis at (405) 521-5614.

We now have the website set up to take memberships online.  If you click on the bottom right tab of the home page, you can access the membership form from there.

If you have not joined or renewed, we encourage you to do so.  The website, email service, telephone, printing, chapter meetings...all of these things cost money.  For OK2A to be effective, we need people like, who are willing to step up, so that we can influence the legislative process, ensuring that good Second Amendment legislation is passed.  Please consider going to OK2A.org and joining today.

A new local chapter will begin meeting in Shawnee in February at 6:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday night of each month at Billy Boy Bar-b-que, located at 123 W MacArthur.  The first meeting date will be February 28.  Information on the program for this and all other chapters will be released later in the week.

At our January Oklahoma City meeting, OK2A proudly presented Sarah McKinley with our "Courage Award."  Sarah displayed a great degree of calm and bravery as she defended her home and family against intruders on New Year's Eve.  Sarah did what had to be done and we are pleased that she and her son are okay.  George Washington said, "That no [person] should scruple, or hesitate a moment to use arms in defense..."  Sarah truly epitomizes the spirit of that quote.

In addition to the award, Sarah was given a complimentary membership to OK2A as well as a free concealed carry class.  Also, one of our members donated and H&K .40 and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition to her. 

OK2A has posted a new online petition directed at US Senator Tom Coburn asking him to author legislation in the Senate to repeal the Federal Gun Free School Zones Act (GFSZA).  This law is nothing more than the federal governments attempt to criminalize honest, law-abiding gun owners. 

If you are traveling out of state with an Oklahoma concealed carry permit, even if in a state Oklahoma has a reciprocity agreement with, anytime you pass within 1,000 feet of a school, you are committing a federal felony under the GFSZA.  This is a bad law and needs to be repealed.

Senator Coburn has previously promised he would start legislation to repeal GFSZA in the Senate if a Representative would start similar legislation in the House of Representatives.  Last year, Congressman Ron Paul filed legislation in the House to repeal GFSZA, but as of yet, Senator Coburn still has not filed legislation in the Senate.  Join us in asking Senator Coburn to repeal GFSZA.  Sign our Repeal GFSZA Petition today.

Text of the petition:

United States Senator Dr. Tom Coburn:

The Oklahoma Second Amendment Association urges you to immediately introduce legislation to repeal Title 18 USC §922(q) “The Federal Gun Free School Zones Act.” As currently enacted, this law makes it impossible for any armed citizen to travel any reasonable distance in any developed area unless they have a CCW permit physically issued by the state in which they are traveling. Although an Oklahoma permit holder is exempt in Oklahoma, it is impossible for them to visit any of the thirty-five states that recognize Oklahoma's permit. Importantly, the BATFE has made clear through their letters and actions that they have the will and the ability to arrest permit holders and other citizens legally armed under state law.

As a result, many Oklahoma permit holders find themselves forced to forfeit their right to interstate travel, believing it unacceptable to compromise their family's safety in order to comply with this draconian law. It is therefore imperative that this conflict be addressed, and the laws of the forty-nine states that issue permits be recognized.

Furthermore, a bill was recently introduced in the US House of Representatives, HR 2613, which would repeal Title 18 USC §922(q). We believe this creates an excellent opportunity for your action in the Senate.

I Support Repealing Title 18 USC §922(q), The Federal Gun Free School Zones Act

OK2A has set up a forum for members to discuss important gun issues.  The forum contains discussion boards for state and federal issues as well as a discussion board for members to report infringements on their 2A rights and a general gun talk discussion board.  You can check out the forum by clicking the "Forum" link on our website's menu.