Oklahoma SDA Permit

SDA Class (Self-Defense Act) 

The Licensing Unit that issues OK handgun licenses is the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. To obtain an Oklahoma handgun license, one must:

1.  Be a citizen of the United States

2. Be a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. and have established residency in the State of OK

3. Be at least 21 years of age or be 18 years of age but not yet 21 and the person is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the Reserves or National Guard, or the person was discharged under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard.

4. Complete a firearms safety and training course (Sherry Strong, Instructor) and demonstrate competence (shooting 50 rounds on the range) and qualifications with the type of pistol to be carried by the person and submit proof of training (the certificate you earn by passing the 15-question exam and qualifying on the range) and qualification or an exemption for training and qualification. 

5. Submit the required fee and complete the application.

6. Comply in good faith with the provisions of the OK Self-Defense Act.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE OKLAHOMA SELF-DEFENSE ACT, GO TO WWW.OSBI.GOV/HANDGUN-LICENSING

Sherry Strong

Oklahoma Self-Defense Act Firearms Instructor

Registered, Certified OSBI (OK State Bureau of Investigation) Instructor

Certification expires 1/8/28

State of OK CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement, Education, & Training)

Certified Semi-Automatic & Revolver Firearms Instructor

Certification expires 6/21/27

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation requires that the SDA class is 8 hours.  $50 class fee.

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OKLAHOMA SELF-DEFENSE ACT

USE OF DEADLY FORCE SUMMARY

1. Never display a handgun to gain “leverage” in an argument, even if it is not loaded or you never intend to use it.

2. The amount of force used must not be excessive under the circumstances.

3. Never use deadly force in self-defense unless you are afraid that if you do not, you will be killed or seriously injured, AND THE USE OF THE GUN IS THE ONLY OPTION

4. Verbal threats never justify use of deadly force, and property crime alone never justifies the use of deadly force.

5. If you think someone has a weapon and will use it unless you kill them, be sure you are right and are not overreacting to the situation.

6. A cool head and even temper can keep handgun carriers out of trouble.  Never carry a gun into a situation where you might get angry.

7. The law permits carrying a weapon for self-defense.  Possession of a SDA handgun license, or carrying a concealed or unconcealed weapon, does not make you a freelance police officer.

8. Never carry your weapon into any place where prohibited by statute.

Please contact me with your questions or concerns. I look forward to working with you.  

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