Group sues seeking to stop Oklahoma 'permitless carry' law
October 6, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Democratic state representative from Oklahoma City and other advocates for more restrictive gun laws filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a new Oklahoma law that will allow people to carry firearms without a background check or training.
State Rep. Jason Lowe sued in Oklahoma County, arguing that the law violates a state constitutional requirement that bills deal with only one subject matter.
"This fight is far from over," Lowe said at a news conference. "We believe this law is dangerous."
Dubbed "constitutional carry" by its supporters, the bill signed by Republican Gov....
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