Whether you're new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun permit may seem daunting. It doesn't have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing Oklahoma's concealed carry laws. Applying for a SDAL varies by state.
Read about the process for getting a Oklahoma Self-Defense Act License below.
COMPLETE a firearm safety class. The date on the certificate must be within the last three years.
Additionally, read the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
APPLY online. You can also download and complete a physical copy, or pick up a physical application at the local sheriff's office.
VISIT your local sheriff's office of the county in which you reside. You will need:
CHECK YOUR MAILBOX
You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.
Applicants must successfully complete an eight-hour firearms safety and training course from a certified SDAL firearms instructor and demonstrate competency and qualification with a pistol authorized for carry by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. Course content shall include:
Per Oklahoma Statutes Citationized 21-53-290.15 there are training exemptions for:
An applicant must:
*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Oklahoma.
Variable Processing - 14 Days for Sheriff's Office, 60-90 Days for State Bureau of Investigation Pending Exceptions
Permits Valid for Five or Ten Years from Date of Issue
$85-170 Permit Renewal Pending Five or Ten Year Permit
$100-200 Initial Permit pending Five or Ten Year Permit
Licenses granted only to active-duty military personnel and their spouses stationed in Oklahoma. The process is the same as for residents.
Moving to Oklahoma and interested in applying for a resident license? How soon can you apply? Is your resident license from your former state transferable to Oklahoma? Oklahoma issues licenses to residents and active duty military personnel and their spouses stationed in Oklahoma. You can apply for your license once you have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license or state photo identification card, meet the military requirements or if you are a spouse of an active duty member of the military.
Moving from Oklahoma and have an Oklahoma resident license? Does that license transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Oklahoma license remains valid?If a person with an Oklahoma Self-Defense Act license establishes residency in another state, the license expires upon the establishment of residence in the other state.
Renewals can be made within the period beginning 90 days before the licenses expiry date. Renewals for licenses that expired less than 3 years ago are also accepted, however there is a late fee. If a license has expired more than 3 years ago it cannot be renewed and a new application process must be started.
COMPLETE your online application, or download an application
VISIT your local sheriff's office. Take the completed application or online summary sheet to the sheriff’s office of the county in which you reside. You will need the following:
Applicants who have applied online, uploaded photo and submitted payment online have completed the process. Other applicants must take or mail the online summary sheet or completed application, along with photographs and required fee to:
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Self-Defense Act Licensing Unit
6600 North Harvey Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
CHECK YOUR MAILBOX
You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.
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