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SB 124

Firearms; disallowing regulation of certain firearm suppressors. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by George Burns and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill prohibits state and local suppressor regulations, removing firearm noise-reduction device restrictions while maintaining federal ATF oversight.

Coauthored by Senator Jett
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Bill Summary · SB 124

Legislative bill overview

SB 124 prohibits Oklahoma state and local governments from regulating firearm suppressors, preempting existing or future restrictions on their manufacture, sale, possession, or use. The bill appears designed to protect suppressor ownership from regulatory control at all governmental levels within the state.

Why is this important

Suppressors are devices that reduce gunshot noise and are regulated under federal law by the ATF, requiring registration and a $200 tax stamp. This bill would remove state-level regulatory authority, making Oklahoma one of several states that have passed suppressor preemption legislation, which creates tension between state law and federal firearms regulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal-state conflict: Federal law maintains suppressor regulations; state preemption doesn't eliminate federal requirements, creating legal ambiguity about which rules apply
  • Public safety concerns: Opponents may argue suppressors complicate law enforcement's ability to locate gunfire in populated areas and have been linked to poaching and other crimes
  • Enforcement challenges: Unclear how state non-regulation interacts with federal enforcement, and whether this creates gaps in accountability for illegal suppressor modifications or sales

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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