Brief Overview Of Oklahoma State Laws Concerning Air Guns
Oklahoma state laws makes it illegal to discharge an air gun in any public place where a person may be endangered. Anyone who discharges an air gun in a public place be charged with a misdemeanor
OKLAHOMA STATE LAWS REGARDING AIR GUNS
21-1364. Discharging firearm.
DISCHARGING FIREARM
Every person who willfully discharges any pistol, rifle, shotgun, air-gun or other weapon, or throws any other missile in any public place, or in any place where there is any person to be endangered thereby, although no injury to any person shall ensue, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section after having been issued a handgun license pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act shall have the license suspended for a period of six (6) months and shall be subject to an administrative fine of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), upon a hearing and determination by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation that the person is in violation of the provisions of this section.
How old do you need to be to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma you must be 18 Years Old to purchase a BB gun, airgun, air rifle or pellet gun.
Oklahoma Air Gun Hunting Regulations
Oklahoma allows air gun hunting for certain species. These species include:
• Prairie Dog
• Rabbit
• Small Game
• Squirrel
Air Gun Laws In Local Jurisdictions
Below are the laws and ordinances for local jurisdictions in the state of Oklahoma regarding airguns, BB guns, pellet guns and airsoft guns:
ADA, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE III. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE Ada, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 50-76. Carrying weapons; exceptions.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, except those persons authorized by law, to carry upon or about his person any pistol, revolver, weapon of the kind usually known as air pistol or air gun, or weapon of the kind usually known as a slingshot, Bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife, knife having a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, loaded cane, billy-club, metal knuckles or any other offensive or defensive weapon.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, persons shall be permitted to carry within the city shotguns, rifles or air guns which are not concealed, if within a reasonable time they are carried from the city, or being carried for the purpose of having them repaired, or for the purpose of using the shotguns, rifles or air guns in a public muster or military drills, and not otherwise.
(Code 1985, § 10-306)
Sec. 50-78. Discharging weapons; throwing missiles.
Except as otherwise provided herein, it is unlawful for any person to discharge any species of firearm, air pistol, air gun, slingshot, or discharge a hand grenade, bomb, or similar device, or other weapon, or throw any missile within the city, except under the following circumstances:
(1) Police and security guards in the performance of their duties;
(2) Persons lawfully defending or protecting life or property;
(3) Persons practicing at non-profit gun clubs approved by the city police chief and authorized by the city council;
(4) Persons on private property where the requirements set forth below are satisfied:
a. Where the property on which the activity is to take place is at least 20 acres in size, shotguns, pistols and non-lethal sporting weapons such as an air pistol, air gun, slingshot, or bow and arrow may be discharged, so long as possession of the same is legal under state and federal law;
b. Where the property on which the activity is to take place is at least 40 acres in size, any weapon which is legally possessed under state and federal law may be discharged;
c. The property on which the activity is to take place shall be zoned A-1 (general agricultural district) or A-2 (suburban district);
d. Only the owner of the property, and those persons approved by the owner of the property shall be allowed to discharge firearms on the property;
e. The discharging of all firearms shall be away from adjoining property, occupied structures, and public rights-of-way, and shall be done in such a manner that such discharge will not endanger persons, livestock, or property;
f. No firearm shall be discharged from sunset to sunrise, unless in defense of life or property.
(Code 1985, § 10-308; Ord. No. 02-01, § 1, 1-7-2002)
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Ada, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 54-18. Firearms, weapons, tools.
It shall be unlawful for any person to bring into or have possession of in any park or recreation area:
area:
(1) Any pistol or revolver or objects upon which loaded or blank cartridges may be used. Official starters, at authorized track and field events, are exempted from this restriction.
(3) Any rifle, shotgun, BB gun, air gun, pellet gun, spring gun, slingshot, bow, crossbow or other weapon in which the propelling force is gunpowder, a spring, air or any compressed gas.
(Code 1985, § 11-607)
ALTUS, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
No Air-gun, Spring-gun or non-powder gun ordinances listed for this municipality.
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE III. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PUBLIC PEACE AND ORDER Alva, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 32-72. Discharging firearms and BB guns.
No person shall discharge any species of firearm in the city except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person, or of property, or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance. It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the city.
(Prior Code, ch. 14; Code 1994, § 10-308)
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL – Ardmore, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 19-48. – Discharging firearms in city limits.
From and after the effective date of this section [September 7, 1971], it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge within the city limits any firearm which shall include what is commonly known as B.B. guns or pellet guns.
Nothing in this section contained shall prohibit the hunting of duck or other lawful water fowl on city lakes, except Mountain Lake.
Ord. No. 1672, §§ 1, 2, 9-7-71)
BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL – Bartlesville, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 13-1. – Use regulations.
It is declared to be unlawful for any person to commit any of the following acts in any recreational area of the city:
6. To use firearms, fireworks, B.B. guns, air rifles, or sling shots;
ARTICLE VII. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY – Bartlesville, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 12-121. – White Rose cemetery.
It is an offense for any person to commit any of the following acts in any area of White Rose cemetery:
(e) To use firearms, fireworks, BB guns, air rifles or sling shots;
BLACKWELL, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE IV. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER – Blackwell, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 20-108. – Discharge of firearms.
(a) Generally. It shall be unlawful, except under the conditions herein provided, for any person to discharge any firearm, gun, shotgun, rifle, pistol, revolver, bow and arrow, crossbow, air gun or other device from which a bullet, shot, ball, slug, pellet, solid projectile or other missile is propelled by means of compressed air or spring tension, including, but not limited to, BB guns or slingshots, within the corporate limits of the city;
BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 16-5. Discharging firearms, air rifles and BB guns; exemption of paintball guns.
(a) It shall be unlawful and a class A offense for any persons to discharge a firearm in the city, except when doing so in line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, or of another person, or of property, or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance.
(b) This section shall not apply to the discharge of a firearm at a shooting gallery or at a shooting range, (whether indoor or outdoor), operated in conformity with section 7-48 or section 7-49 of this Code.
(c) It shall be unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the city.
(d) The prohibitions set forth in this section shall not apply to the discharge of paintball guns on agricultural property or on commercial property which has been adapted specifically for such use under the following circumstances:
(1) All participants must wear appropriate eye protection such as goggles or similar protective devices;
(2) All persons who are shot at must be willing participants in the activity of shooting paintball guns;
(3) No gun shall be discharged within 100 yards of any public street, unless the area where the gun is discharged has been modified as to prevent all paint projectiles from traveling onto streets, sidewalks, public parks or other public places; and
(4) Neither paintball guns nor their projectiles may be used to fire at or on private property unless the owner of said property has given express consent.
(e) The restrictions set forth in section 16-5(a) through (d) inclusive shall not apply to the use of paintball guns for purposes of animal husbandry.
(Code 1970, § 14-28; Ord. No. 991, § 1, 6-21-82; Ord. No. 1810, § 1, 10-4-93; Ord. No. 1964, §§ 1, 2, 12-4-95)
BROKEN BOW, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE II. RECREATION AND PARK RULES Broken Bow, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 30-19. Prohibited acts.
It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person to commit any of the following acts in any city recreational area
(6) To use firearms, fireworks, BB guns, air rifles or slingshots;
COLLINSVILLE, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION 2. FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES Collinsville, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 36-389. Discharging firearms; exceptions.
No person shall discharge any species of firearm in the city except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person, or of property, or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance. It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the city.
(Code 2000, § 10-307)
CUSHING, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION 3. WEAPONS Cushing, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 70-261. Discharging firearms, air rifles, etc.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm in the city except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person or of property, or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire, shoot or discharge any air rifle, BB gun, pellet weapon or carbon dioxide cartridge gun within the city.
(Code 1974, § 14-40; Code 1985, § 15-181)
DEL CITY, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL – Del City, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 13-5. – Discharging firearms and other weapons; application; insurance requirements.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm in the city except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, another person or property or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance.
(b) The discharge of weapons may be authorized by the council upon proper application by duly organized city social, civic, charitable, educational, religious or fraternal organizations, principally operating in and based in the city. The application shall be made upon forms furnished by the city clerk. The judgment of the city manager concerning whether such organization is a city organization shall be final.
(c) Applicants shall furnish, as a condition to securing permission from the city council for the event, a public liability or standard general liability policy or spectator liability or special events policy as deemed appropriate by the city in an amount no less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00), combined single limit, to include both property damage and bodily injury, with the city as an additional insured.
(Code 1973, § 18-5)
EDMOND, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8.12 PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY – Edmond, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
8.12.025 – Toy Guns, Air Soft Guns and Replica Firearms.
(A) Toy Guns, Air Soft Guns and Replica Firearms—Definitions.
1. As used in this Section, the term “replica firearm” means and shall include any device or object made of plastic, wood, metal or any other material, which is a facsimile or toy version of or is otherwise recognizable as a pistol, revolver, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun, rifle, machine gun, rocket launcher, or any other firearm, as that term is used under the provisions of Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Volume 3, Chapter XI, Part 1150 Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms. These terms will apply regardless of whether the replica is meant to be a child’s toy, an air soft projectile firing gun or an adult collectible. However, this definition shall not include training equipment used in the training of police officers in firearms handling which may fire soft projectiles or match the true dimensions of an actual firearm.
2. For the purposes of this Section, the meaning of “firearm” shall be the same as the meaning of that term under the State Laws prohibiting the carrying of weapons, 21 O.S. § 1272, but shall also include air rifles, pellet and BB guns under Section (B)(2) of this Section.
(B) Unlawful Activities Involving Toy Guns, Air Soft Guns and Replica Firearms.
1. It shall be an offence for any person to possess a toy gun, air soft gun, or replica firearm, said item not containing a blaze orange plug permanently affixed to the muzzle end of the barrel thereof; or not having a blaze orange marking permanently affixed to the barrel itself; or is not entirely transparent or is not entirely white, bright red, bright orange, bright yellow, bright green, bright blue, bright pink, or bright purple as described in 15 U.S.C. Chapter XI, Part 1150.3; whether such lack of compliance is caused by failure of the manufacturer to install same or conform to same or whether modified by removal or painting after purchase, possession of said item shall be a Class B Misdemeanor as defined by the Ordinances of the City of Edmond.
2. It shall be an offence for any person in the presence of another person to draw, exhibit or brandish a toy gun, air gun, replica firearm, air rifle, pellet or BB gun as described in Subsection 8.12.025(A), whether or not said item contains the markings listed in Section (B)(1), when such action causes the victim to reasonably believe that the person is actually in possession of an operable firearm, or who in any manner unlawfully uses the same in any fight or quarrel, or who simulates a firearm in a threatening manner. Violation of this Section shall be a Class A Misdemeanor as defined by the Ordinances of the City of Edmond. (Ord. 3201, § 1, April 13, 2009).
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 3 OFFENSES AGAINST THE PUBLIC – Guymon, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Section 10-308 – DISCHARGING FIREARMS: EXCEPTIONS.
No person shall discharge any species of firearm, in the city except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person, or of property, or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance. It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the city.
(Prior Code, Chapter 7)
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Division 16-4-4 Firearms and Deadly Weapons Lawton, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
16-4-4-466 Discharging firearms and other dangerous weapons—Exception.
A. No person shall discharge any firearm, rifle, CO2 gun, air gun, BB gun, or slingshot.
B. This section shall not apply to the following circumstances:
1. In necessary self-defense of persons or property;
2. A law enforcement officer in the performance of his duty;
3. For the purpose of target shooting or practice on a range operated by qualified personnel; qualified personnel shall consist of either a certified firearms safety instructor, rifle or pistol marksmanship instructor certified by the National Rifle Association, or person designated by a rifle or pistol club, public or private school or military agency;
4. For the purpose of target shooting on private premises with air, spring or CO2 operated BB, pellet guns or slingshots if:
a. The target area is enclosed in such manner and with materials that will stop the projectiles;
b. Such target shooting is supervised by an adult at all times; and
c. Any safety precautions recommended by the chief of police are complied with.
5. In an area recommended as a hunting area by the state and approved by the chief of police. Such area shall be posted as required by the chief of police and may be closed at any time by the chief of police;
6. Where a permit is issued by the chief of police; or
7. Any military exercise or parade.
LINDSAY, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE IV. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PEACE – Lindsay, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 19-89. – Discharging firearms, air rifles and BB guns.
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm in the city except when doing so in line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person, or of property, or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance.
It shall be unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the city.
(Code 1965, § 14-28)
MIAMI, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Miami, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 13-123. Discharging firearms, air rifles, and BB guns.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm, including pistols, in the city except when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person, or of property, or when authorized by law or ordinance.
(b) It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle, BB gun or miscellaneous projectile devices in the city; provided that the provisions herein contained shall not apply on properties within the corporate limits of the city which are within a duly established RA-Agricultural zoned district.
(Ord. No. 1526, § 1, 11-19-07)
MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE VI. WEAPONS Midwest City, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 28-104. Weapons; conditions for carrying concealed and unconcealed weapons
(a) The following definitions shall apply to this section:
(1) Concealed handgun means a loaded or unloaded pistol carried hidden from the detection and view of another person either upon or about the person, in a purse or other container belonging to the person, or in a vehicle which is operated by the person or in which the person is riding as a passenger.
(2) Pistol means any derringer, revolver or semiautomatic firearm which:
a. Has an overall length of less than sixteen (16) inches and is able to be fully concealed from detection and view;
b. Is capable of discharging a projectile composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be capable of lethal injury;
c. Is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand; and
d. Uses either gunpowder, gas, compressed air or any means of rocket propulsion to discharge the projectile.
(3) Weapon means any pistol, revolver, shotgun, or rifle, whether loaded or unloaded, or any dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife, sword cane, sword, knife which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, billy club, asp, hand chain, metal knuckles or any other offensive weapon, whether concealed or unconcealed.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry any weapon, concealed or unconcealed, unless the person is in the possession of a permit to carry a concealed handgun as authorized by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, 21 O.S. §§ 1290.1, et seq. as may be amended from time to time. The above provisions shall not apply to persons properly using guns or knives for hunting, fishing, educational or recreational purposes or to persons carrying weapons as allowed by other provisions of state or federal law.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a commissioned law enforcement official or other person authorized to carry a weapon on city or government property, to possess any weapon on city property at any time.
(d) Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine or imprisonment in accordance with section 1-15 of this Code, plus costs, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and any weapon seized as evidence, upon conviction, shall be destroyed upon order of the court.
(Code 1972, § 23-126; Ord. No. 1906, § 1, 10-25-83; Ord. No. 2019, § 1, 3-12-85; Ord. No. 2611, § 1, 8-22-95; Ord. No. 2775, § 3, 2-22-00; Ord. No. 3005, § 17, 12-12-06)
MOORE, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE A GENERAL PROVISIONS – Moore, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
SECTION 10-406 – SALE OF WEAPONS TO MINORS PROHIBITED.
It is unlawful for any person to sell or give to any minor any firearm or weapon designated in Section 10-406 of this code.
(Prior Code, Sec. 16-52)
SECTION 10-407 – CARRYING, DISCHARGING FIREARMS.
A. A person is permitted to carry firearms open and unconcealed only as may be authorized by state law.
B. It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm within the city except when doing so in line of duty, in defense of oneself, of another person or property or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance. “Firearms” as used in this section includes air rifles, BB guns and all firearms as defined by state law.
MOUNDS, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION 2. WEAPONS – Mounds, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 28-82. – Discharging firearms; exceptions.
No person shall discharge any species of firearm in the town except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person, or of property, or when otherwise authorized by state law or ordinance. It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the town.
(Prior Code, § 10-307; Code 2001, § 9.36.020)
MUSTANG, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION 2. WEAPONS – Mustang, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 78-174. – Discharging of firearms.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm in the city except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, another person, property or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance. It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the city.
(b) It shall be unlawful to discharge a firearm for hunting purposes within the city limits.
(Code 1977, § 9.72.080.1)
NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION 2. WEAPONS – Nichols Hills, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 32-220. – Minors.
It shall be unlawful, and an offense, for any minor to carry, discharge or use within the city any firearm, shotgun, rifle, air gun, spring gun, slingshot or bean-flip. It shall be unlawful to sell any of the above named articles to a minor.
(Code 1989, § 14-15; Code 1992, § 15-149)
NICOMA PARK, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE III. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY AND ORDER – Nicoma Park, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 62-64. – Discharging weapons; throwing missiles; providing for exceptions.
(a) Except as authorized by law or ordinances, it is unlawful for any person to discharge or fire any species of firearms, air pistol, air rifle, air-gun, slingshot or discharge a hand grenade, bomb or similar device, or other weapon, or use a slingshot or similar device to throw or project any missile within the city, except when necessary for the protection of life or property in accordance with law, subject to the exceptions as hereinafter provided.
(b) The discharge of weapons for special limited events may be authorized by the city council upon proper application by duly organized civic, charitable, educational, religious or fraternal organizations. The discharge shall be subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be approved by the council at the time of approval of the application.
(1) The applicant shall furnish, as a condition to securing permission from the city council for the event, a public liability or standard general liability policy or spectator liability, or special events policy, as deemed appropriate by the city in an amount not less than $250,000.00, combined single limit, to include both property damage and bodily injury, with the city as an additional insured.
(2) The applicant shall pay a fee according to a schedule of fees as shall be modified from time to time by the city council, and made available for public viewing in the city clerk/treasurer’s office, if the event is authorized by the council.
(Code 1973, § 14-28; Code 1983, § 14-38; Ord. No. 200, § 1, 9-6-1983; Ord. No. 291, § 1, 3-7-1995)
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE VI. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY Norman, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 15-607. Activities prohibited in Sutton Urban Wilderness; exceptions by written permit.
(a) No person shall engage in the following activities within the Sutton Urban Wilderness, except by written permit for scientific purposes issued by the Parks and Recreation Department:
(12) Possessing a bow, slingshot, air gun, firearm, or any other such device to hurl projectiles;
ARTICLE V. OFFENSES AGAINST THE PEACE Norman, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Sec. 15-502. Discharging firearms, exceptions.
(a) Except as otherwise provided, no person shall discharge any firearm, BB gun or air rifle within the City limits.
(b) Persons excepted from the above subsection are:
(1) Individuals practicing at an authorized firing range,
(2) Police and security guards in performance of their duties,
(3) Persons lawfully defending themselves, their property, or another’s person or property,
(4) Hunters in those areas zoned A-2, so long as the bullet or projectile does not pass or is likely to pass through or fall within a populated area or place of habitation.
(Ord. No. 0-7273-56)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
30-308. Discharging firearms; exceptions, shooting galleries.
No person shall discharge any species of firearms, air guns, stun guns, or weapons, except as provided hereinafter:
(1) Shotguns. The discharging of shotguns, if done from a point of at least 600 feet, from any residence or place of business in which persons reside, or engage in business or congregate, provided no shells containing projectiles larger than No. 2 shots may be used.
(2) Police Officers. Police Officers, or those impressed into peace officers’ duties by the Police Department, who, in the performance of their duties, discharge firearms, stun guns or other authorized weapons as the occasion warrants.
(3) Shooting gallery. Any type of firearm discharged in an approved shooting gallery or on an approved shooting range.
(Code 1980, § 30-253; Ord. No. 18218, § 2, 8-6-85; Ord. No. 23693, § 1, 9-23-08)
30-310. Penalty.
(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article except Section 30-306 of this article shall be guilty of a Class “a” offense.
(b) Any person who violates the provisions of Section 30-306 of this article shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $70.00 and costs.
STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE IV. OFFENSES INVOLVING PUBLIC PEACE AND ORDER – Stillwater, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 16-78. – Discharging firearms, air rifles, and BB guns.
It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm in the city except when doing so in line of official duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person, or of property, when doing so in a properly supervised rifle range or shooting match, or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance. It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the city; provided that the provisions herein contained shall not apply on properties within the corporate limits of the city which are within a duly established A-Agricultural zoned district.
(Code 1966, § 14-34; Code 1982, § 16-78; Ord. No. 1602, § 1, 1-26-1976)
TECUMSEH, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY – Tecumseh, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 28-200. – Discharging firearm in public.
Every person who willfully discharges any pistol, rifle, shotgun, air gun, or other weapon within the city limits is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to law enforcement officers, including the animal control officer, in the performance of their duties.
(Code 1990, § 10-516; Code 2010, § 10-516; Ord. No. 628, 5-7-2001)
THACKERVILLE, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
DIVISION 8. FIREARMS; WEAPONS; EXPLOSIVES Thackerville, OklahomaCode of Ordinances
Sec. 28-242. Discharge prohibited.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any firearm, bow and arrow, missile-throwing device, slingshot, fireworks, explosives, or air or gas gun in, into or onto any town park property without consent of the board and town police department.
(Ord. No. 05-1110-1, § A(10)(3), 2-9-2006)
TULSA, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 15. WEAPONS Tulsa, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Section 1503. Air rifle defined.
The term “air rifle” as used in this chapter shall mean and include any instrument in which the propelling force is a spring or air.
(Ord. No. 19156)
Section 1513. Certain discharges of firearms, air rifles or slingshots lawful.
It shall not be a violation of any provision of this chapter to discharge a firearm, air rifle or slingshot:
A. When done by any peace officer in the performance of any legal duty or by any person assisting such officer or acting at such officer’s direction;
B. When resisting any attempt to murder or to commit any felony upon any person or upon any dwelling occupied by any person;
C. When discharged in the lawful defense of any person when there is reasonable grounds to apprehend a design to commit a felony or to do some great personal injury and there is imminent danger of such design or injury being accomplished;
D. When necessarily discharged in an attempt, by lawful means, to arrest any person for any felony committed, in the suppression of any riot, or lawfully keeping or preserving the peace;
E. When discharged by an unforeseeable accident or misfortune, while doing any lawful act, by lawful means, using ordinary care, without unlawful intent.
F. When done by military personnel in the performance of any lawful duty at a military function of federal or state armed forces, including but not limited to the Oklahoma Army or Air National Guard, Federal Military Reserve or other active military forces; and
G. When discharged in the lawful defense of any person or property and there is reasonable grounds to apprehend a great injury from the presence of a vicious, dangerous or deadly animal.
(Ord. Nos. 15821, 19156, 20524)
Section 1517. Air rifles and slingshots—discharging prohibited—transportation.
A. Discharging air rifles and slingshots. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any loaded air rifle or slingshot within the corporate limits of the City. Every person violating this section shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), excluding costs, fees and assessments. The Chief of Police or any officer under the Chief’s command is authorized to seize and confiscate any air rifle or slingshot used in violation of this section.
It shall not be a violation of this section if an air rifle or slingshot is discharged within a shooting range operated consistent with Section 1506 of this chapter and all other ordinances, rules and regulations of the City.
B. Transporting air rifles and slingshots. Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, 21 O.S.2001, §§ 1290.1, et seq., or another provision of state statute, it shall be unlawful to transport a loaded air rifle or slingshot in a landborne motor vehicle over a public highway or roadway. However, an air rifle may be transported when a clip or magazine is loaded and not chamber loaded when transported in an exterior locked compartment of the vehicle or trunk of the vehicle.
(Ord. Nos. 19156, 20524)
Section 1518. Each discharge a separate offense.
Each separate discharge of a firearm or air rifle made unlawful under any provision of this chapter shall constitute and be punishable as a separate offense under the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. Nos. 16482, 19156)
Section 1519. Weapons confiscation.
A. In addition to the penalty provided in this chapter, the Judge of the Municipal Court may order and adjudge any weapon, air rifle or firearm to be an instrument used in violation of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Tulsa and may order the same to be destroyed by the Chief of Police if such article has no value for a lawful purpose; but if it has any value for a lawful purpose, it may be ordered by the Judge to be held pending a hearing on a date set by the Judge to determine whether such weapon, air rifle or firearm shall be confiscated. Any person known to the Chief of Police to be claiming an interest in such weapon, air rifle or firearm shall be notified in writing of the hearing at least five (5) days prior thereto; provided, that notice given in open court to the person in whose possession the weapon, air rifle or firearm is found shall be sufficient as to him. Upon such hearing, the Court may order such weapon, air rifle or firearm sold unless it appears to the Court that the owner thereof did not participate in or have knowledge of such violation or of the intended use of such weapon, air rifle or firearm. The weapon, air rifle or firearm, if ordered sold, shall be sold at public auction by the Chief of Police upon the posting of a notice at the police station three (3) days prior thereto, and the proceeds shall be paid into the General Fund of the City of Tulsa.
B. Whenever a person under eighteen (18) years of age is detained or arrested by a law enforcement officer and is carrying any weapon, air rifle or firearm prohibited by Section 1514 of this chapter, every prohibited weapon, air rifle and firearm may be confiscated and forfeited to the confiscating authority. Such confiscation and forfeiture shall not require that criminal charges be filed against the minor. However, when a weapon, air rifle or firearm, confiscated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, has been taken by a minor without the permission of the owner, the weapon, air rifle or firearm shall be returned to the owner, provided the possession of such weapon, air rifle or firearm by an adult is not otherwise prohibited by law.
(Ord. Nos. 18067, 19156, 20524)
CHAPTER 21. PRIVATE PROPERTY Tulsa, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Section 2103. Injury to poles.
It shall be an offense for any person to throw any missile at any electrical light pole, telegraph pole, telephone pole or any pole used for the purpose of traffic control, either by casting such missile with the hand or by projecting such missile with any device, sling, pistol, air gun or other gun, or to throw or project such missile at any fixtures, lamps, attachments, wires, cables or braces used with such pole.
CHAPTER 3. DETENTION FACILITIES AND RECREATIONAL AREAS SUPERVISED BY PUBLIC WORKS Tulsa, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Section 303. Prohibited acts
Q. No person shall bring into or have in his possession in any facility any firearm, BB gun, air pistol, bow and arrow, crossbow, slingshot, knife or other weapon capable of inflicting injury to persons, animals or public property, whether or not such weapons are loaded, unless such facility has been specifically designated and posted for such use or unless the use is in conjunction with an approved program.
CHAPTER 1. PARKS Tulsa, Oklahoma Code of Ordinances
Section 103. Prohibited acts
Q. No person shall bring into or have in his possession in any park area or facility any firearm, BB gun, air pistol, bow and arrow, crossbow, slingshot, knife or other weapon capable of inflicting injury to persons, animals or public property, whether or not such weapons are loaded, unless such park area or facility has been specifically designated and posted for such use or unless the use is in conjunction with an approved program.
YUKON, OKLAHOMA – AIR GUN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL – Yukon, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 74-3.1. – Discharging firearms.
It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm in the city except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself, of another person, or of property or when otherwise authorized by this Code or any law or ordinance. It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the city.
(Ord. No. 920, § 1, 11-7-95)
ARTICLE II. MUNICIPAL COURT – Yukon, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances
Sec. 34-59. – Schedule of fines and bond.
Any person released upon personal recognizance may elect to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to the violation charged at any time before the defendant is required to appear for arraignment by pleading guilty or nolo contendere in the court clerk’s office and paying the fine according to the following schedule, in addition to court costs, penalty assessments and state mandated fees. Upon arrest, the defendant shall be eligible for release upon the giving of bail according to the following bond schedule, in addition to court costs, penalty assessments and state mandated fees.
Unlawful discharge of firearm/air rifle/bb gun …..350.00
Disclaimer
These rules and regulations were compiled to the best of my ability. The information on this article should not constitute as legal advice. Always check with your local jurisdiction for the final ruling.