Oklahoma Gun Safety Training Bill Advances in House
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Oklahoma Gun Safety Training Bill Advances in House
A proposal to introduce gun safety training in Oklahoma schools is advancing at the State Capitol. House Bill 3135, authored by Representative Ryan Eaves, has cleared the House Education Oversight Committee and now moves forward for additional consideration. Supporters say the bill focuses on safety education — not firearms use.
What the Oklahoma Gun Safety Training Bill Would Do
The Oklahoma gun safety training bill would require the development of an age-appropriate curriculum centered on proper firearm storage, handling awareness, and accident prevention. The proposal specifically states that no live ammunition or operational firearms would be used in classroom instruction.
According to the bill language, the curriculum would be developed by CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training) in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education. CLEET already oversees law enforcement certification and training standards in the state.
Supporters argue the program is about prevention and awareness — particularly in a state with high firearm ownership rates.
Parental Opt-Out Provision Included
The bill includes a clear parental opt-out option. Parents who do not want their child participating in the gun safety training program may submit written notice to the school.
Representative Eaves says the goal is education, not political messaging, and emphasizes that firearm accidents remain a public safety concern. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows unintentional firearm injuries remain a leading cause of injury-related death among youth nationwide.
Critics have questioned whether such instruction should occur in public schools, even without live firearms present.
Next Steps in the Legislative Process
House Bill 3135 now advances further through the legislative process. If passed by the full House and Senate and signed into law, the Oklahoma gun safety training bill would take effect next school year.
Lawmakers say debate will continue as the measure moves forward.
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