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