Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 10-21-2025
Title:
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Consideration, discussion and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 3897, an amendment to Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 - Administration, Article I, Section 2-17 - Authorizing Municipal Elected Officials and Municipal Judges to Carry Concealed Firearms for Self-Defense pursuant to the Municipal Carry Act
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Background:
This ordinance amends Chapter 2, Article I of the Broken Arrow Code to implement Oklahoma’s Municipal Carry Act (21 O.S. § 1277; effective November 1, 2025). It authorizes elected municipal officials who hold a valid handgun license to carry a concealed handgun within municipal buildings while performing official duties and recognizes state-law authority for municipal judges to carry within municipal courthouses while acting in the course and scope of employment. This ordinance does not expand rights beyond state law.
Carry under this ordinance is concealed only and does not apply in locations where state and federal law prohibit firearms. The City Manager and Chief of Police are authorized to adopt administrative procedures for purposes of including but not limited to locations where carrying a firearm is unlawful pursuant to state law, recordkeeping, and training related to this ordinance. Effective upon passage, but not earlier than November 1, 2025.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: Source
Requested By: City Manager’s Office
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Ordinance No. 3897.
Recommendation:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 3897
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