Politician, Activists File Suit Over Oklahoma’s Constitutional Carry Law

By Cam Edwards

Oklahoma’s new constitutional carry law goes into effect November 1st, but gun control activists are hoping to block implementation in the next few weeks. State Rep. Jason Lowe, joined by four other individuals, has filed a lawsuit in state court alleging that House Bill 2597 violates state law requiring legislation to have a single subject.

The suit says the measure addresses far more than one subject, including self-defense, a campus weapons ban, undocumented immigrants, transportation, preemption, disclosure to law enforcement and immunity.

The suit seeks a declaration that the law, House Bill 2597, is unconstitutional. The measure is also known as “constitutional carry” and “permitless carry.”

Plaintiffs have asked the court to issue an order barring the law from taking effect.

“We are excited,” Lowe said. “We are looking forward to challenging this dangerous law.”