An Oklahoma lawmaker has filed a bill to lower the age to carry and purchase a handgun to 18.
Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, has pre-filed House Bill 1001, which would give greater access to guns to younger Oklahomans.
The bill would lower the age to purchase a firearm to 18. It would also allow anyone 18 or older to carry a gun. Right now, people younger than 21 can only carry or purchase a long gun as part of military service or for hunting.
The measure can be heard when the legislature reconvenes in February.
