Oklahomans who want to carry a firearm will be able to take the required gun safety course online under a bill approved by the House of Representatives.
The House voted 88-7 on Tuesday for the bill by Republican Rep. Casey Murdock of Felt, who says he expects it will lead to an increase in the number of Oklahomans who get a license to carry a gun.
Felt says the Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training would be responsible for setting up the online course and would use voice-recognition technology to ensure the right person is taking it.
Under the bill, the applicant still would be required to do live-fire training with a certified instructor.
The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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