Okla. Admin. Code § 390:40-9-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 390:40-9-2 - Firearms training, instructors, instructor assistants

(a) Instructors approved by CLEET to conduct training related to the weapon permit shall do so in accordance with the Act and all applicable rules set forth in this subchapter.

(b) CLEET shall establish the course content, curriculum, and provide a copy of the curriculum to all approved firearms instructors.

(1) The curriculum for the firearms safety and training course shall include instruction on the following:

(A) Pistol handling, safety and storage

(B) Dynamics of ammunition and firing

(C) Methods or positions for firing a pistol

(D) Information about the criminal provisions of the Oklahoma law relating to firearms

(E) Requirements of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act as it relates to the applicant

(F) Self-defense and the use of appropriate force

(2) The course content shall include the following:

(A) A safety inspection of the firearm to be used by the applicant in the training course.

(B) A practice shooting session

(C) A familiarization course

(c) Instructors shall adhere to the curriculum as published or revised by CLEET.

(d) The number of hours of training and fees shall be determined as set forth in 21O.S. 1290.1 et seq.

(e) Prior to conducting SDA firearms training. SDA instructors shall submit a completed Intent to Conduct Training Notification Form to CLEET not less than seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each eight hour training course conducted.

(f) Training conducted by any instructor without the prior notice to CLEET may be considered null and void. and not in compliance with the provisions of this Act, or these rules and regulations.

(g) Instructors must possess a current SDA Firearm Instructor Approval Certificate and be registered by the OSBI.

(h) Instructor Assistants may be utilized under the direction and responsibility of the SDA Firearm Instructor.

(1) The SDA Firearm Instructor will be responsible for the actions of the instructor assistant.

(2) An approved SDA Firearm Instructor must be present during all phases of training.

(3) Instructor Assistants may be used only in the following areas:

(A) line safety on the range, but not firearms instruction;

(B) logistical support, moving targets, distributing ammunition, administering first-aid, etc.

(C) inspection of firearms if the individual has completed an armorer's course;

(D) legal portion of training if the individual is a licensed attorney by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma.

Okla. Admin. Code § 390:40-9-2

Added at 13 Ok Reg 147, eff 9-25-95 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 843, eff 12-11-95 through 7-14-96 (emergency); Amended at 14 Ok Reg 91, eff 7-18-96 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 3293, eff 7-25-96 ; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2313, eff 6-12-97 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1838, eff 7-13-13

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 35, Issue 24, September 4, 2018, eff. 9/14/2018