State of Oklahoma Archives: on Gun Control


James Lankford: Uphold Constitution and our Second Amendment rights

There is no threat from law abiding citizens who own guns for hunting, sport shooting, protection or just collecting. The rights of citizens to buy, sell and trade their guns is no different than their right to buy sell and trade any other legal possession. Those who would take away that right must hear loud and clear that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." James will continue to fight to uphold the United States Constitution and our Second Amendment rights.
Source: 2021 Oklahoma Senate campaign website JamesLankford.com Jun 21, 2021

Abby Broyles: Supports universal background checks; against confiscation

Jim Inhofe will try to pit the safety of our families against our Second Amendment rights. It doesn't have to be one or the other. Abby supports enhancing universal background checks to ensure those who shouldn't have guns can't get them. She will work to promote access to mental health services and expand protections for survivors of domestic abuse to prevent crises before they happen. Abby opposes any steps that may approach confiscation and will never support "taking your guns away."
Source: 2020 Oklahoma Senate campaign website AbbyBroyles.com Jul 26, 2020

Ervin Yen: Opposed permitless carry bill

Yen drew some opposition from Second Amendment gun-rights supporters because, "I was against the permitless carry bill."
Source: OKC Friday on 2022 Oklahoma gubernatorial race Jul 6, 2018

Kevin Stitt: NRA member who will fight for 2nd Amendment rights

Kevin Stitt will fight to protect Oklahomans' Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. He is a member of th e National Rifle Association.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma Gubernatorial website StittForGovernor.com Jul 4, 2018

Chris Powell: Absolute right to gun ownership

Q: xDo you support or oppose the statement, "Absolute right to gun ownership"?

A: Strongly support.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Oklahoma Governor candidate May 15, 2018

Joe Maldonado: Absolute right to gun ownership

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Absolute right to gun ownership"?

A: Yes.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Oklahoma Governor candidate May 15, 2018

Mary Fallin: Veto constitutional carry: No handguns without a permit

Oklahoma's Republican Governor Mary Fallin vetoed a bill that would have allowed adults to carry handguns without a permit, angering gun rights groups.

Her veto of the gun bill dealt a rare blow to the National Rifle Association in a conservative state. But the proposal to authorize adults to carry firearms without a permit or training was opposed by law enforcement officials, who said it would weaken background checks and hurt public safety.

In a statement announcing her veto, Fallin stressed her support for the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms and noted she had signed concealed and open carry measures in the past. "I believe the firearms laws we currently have in place are effective, appropriate and minimal," she said. The bill is similar to so-called "constitutional carry" legislation adopted in a dozen other states.

The NRA blasted Fallin for what it said was ignoring her promise when she ran for re-election in 2014 to support a constitutional carry gun law.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2018 Oklahoma governor race May 12, 2018

Mary Fallin: Allow armed stand-your-ground in churches

Legislative Summary: HB2362: Expanding right to use deadly force at place of worship.

Tulsa World analysis: A state lawmaker citing extensively from the Bible urged churchgoers and other people of faith to arm themselves against "knuckleheads" and "evil people" as a bill extending stand-your-ground immunity to places of worship passed the Oklahoma House. "Why should we give an open shooting gallery to whoever wants to come in and do whatever they will?" Rep. John Bennett. "It clearly states in the Bible to defend ourselves.... Jesus was not a pacifist."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 42-1-4 on Apr/12/18; Passed House 68-24-8 on Apr/30/18; Signed by Governor Mary Fallin on May/7/18

Source: The Tulsa World on Oklahoma HB2362 voting records May 7, 2018

Scott Inman: Don't allow armed stand-your-ground in churches

Legislative Summary: HB2362: Expanding right to use deadly force at place of worship.

Tulsa World analysis: A state lawmaker citing extensively from the Bible urged churchgoers and other people of faith to arm themselves against "knuckleheads" and "evil people" as a bill extending stand-your-ground immunity to places of worship passed the Oklahoma House. "Why should we give an open shooting gallery to whoever wants to come in and do whatever they will?" Rep. John Bennett. "It clearly states in the Bible to defend ourselves.... Jesus was not a pacifist."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 42-1-4 on Apr/12/18; Passed House 68-24-8 on Apr/30/18; State Rep. Scott Inman voted NO; Signed by Governor Mary Fallin on May/7/18

Source: The Tulsa World on Oklahoma HB2362 voting records Apr 30, 2018

Ervin Yen: Allow armed stand-your-ground in churches

Legislative Summary: HB2362: Expanding right to use deadly force at place of worship.

Tulsa World analysis: A state lawmaker citing extensively from the Bible urged churchgoers and other people of faith to arm themselves against "knuckleheads" and "evil people" as a bill extending stand-your-ground immunity to places of worship passed the Oklahoma House. "Why should we give an open shooting gallery to whoever wants to come in and do whatever they will?" Rep. John Bennett. "It clearly states in the Bible to defend ourselves.... Jesus was not a pacifist."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 42-1-4 on Apr/12/18; State Sen. Ervin Yen voted YES; Passed House 68-24-8 on Apr/30/18; Signed by Governor Mary Fallin on May/7/18

Source: The Tulsa World on Oklahoma HB2362 voting records Apr 12, 2018

Stephanie Bice: Allow armed stand-your-ground in churches

Legislative Summary: HB2362: Expanding right to use deadly force at place of worship.

Tulsa World analysis: A state lawmaker citing extensively from the Bible urged churchgoers and other people of faith to arm themselves against "knuckleheads" and "evil people" as a bill extending stand-your-ground immunity to places of worship passed the Oklahoma House. "Why should we give an open shooting gallery to whoever wants to come in and do whatever they will?" Rep. John Bennett. "It clearly states in the Bible to defend ourselves.... Jesus was not a pacifist."

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 42-1-4 on Apr/12/18; State Sen. Stephanie Bice voted YES; Passed House 68-24-8 on Apr/30/18; Signed by Governor Mary Fallin on May/7/18

Source: The Tulsa World on Oklahoma HB2362 voting records Apr 12, 2018

Mick Cornett: Supports 2nd Amendment; enforce laws already on the books

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said Friday that he is a "lifelong supporter of the 2nd Amendment." Cornett said, "We have laws on the books and we need to make sure we are doing our due diligence in enforcing them."
Source: The Oklahoman on 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial race Feb 24, 2018

Gary Richardson: Completely supportive of the Second Amendment

I am completely supportive of the Second Amendment and what it has to offer to the citizens of Oklahoma, that being the security of knowing they have the right, with appropriate guidelines, to keep and bear arms without being infringed upon. I personally have a concealed carry licenses and I am a member of the NRA.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma governor campaign website GaryRichardson.org May 2, 2017

Mike Workman: Favors common sense gun laws

Workman's campaign issues are all in the right place: he's for income equality, a $15 minimum wage, expanding the Affordable Care Act with the goal of eventual universal coverage, comprehensive immigration reform including a path to citizenship, and automatic voter registration. He's unapologetically pro-choice and in favor of common sense gun laws, although in Oklahoma he might get farther by advocating the sale of assault rifles to fetuses.
Source: Wonkette.com on 2016 Oklahoma Senate race Jun 26, 2016

James Inhofe: Opposes more gun restrictions

Question topic: More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.

Inhofe: Strongly Disagree

Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Oklahoma Senate race Sep 30, 2014

T.W. Shannon: Right to keep and bear arms, without restrictions

Source: Fundraising press release on 2014 Oklahoma Senate race Jan 29, 2014

Matt Silverstein: Support the 2nd amendment's right-to-bear arms

Noting his Choctaw grandmother, Silverstein said her stories of being thrown into a government boarding school and beaten if she spoke her native language, taught him that government can't be allowed to get too big or too powerful, while also helping him recognize the importance of supporting the 2nd amendment's right-to-bear arms.
Source: RedDirtReport.com coverage of 2014 Oklahoma Senate race Aug 13, 2013

Joe Dorman: Ok for school employees to carry handguns in school

Dorman voted YEA on HB 1062, Authorizes School Employees to Carry Handguns on School Property. Bill Passed House (68-23).
Source: Vote Smart's Synopsis of Oklahoma Legislative voting records Mar 12, 2013

Drew Edmondson: Long history of being an advocate of the Second Amendment

"The right to keep and bear arms is a crucial part of our history. Resources attacking that right would be better utilized to promote responsible gun ownership and to educate our children about firearm safety," said Attorney General Drew Edmondson, who joined the effort to uphold the Second Amendment.
Source: The Oklahoman on 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial race Jun 27, 2008

Joe Dorman: Co-sponsored "Stand Your Ground Law"

Dorman co-sponsored HCS HB 2615, "Stand Your Ground Law"; Bill Passed Senate (39-5):