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Just hours after a controversial permitless carry bill sailed through the state Senate, Oklahoma's Republican governor quickly signed it into law.

The action though came as no surprise to House Bill 2597's supporters as Gov. Kevin Stitt had repeatedly promised to ink his name to the legislation more popularly known as "constitutional carry."

It also marked the first legislation Stitt signed into law since being elected in November.

"Oklahomans are strong supporters of the Second Amendment, and they made their voice known across all 77 counties last year," Stitt said in a statement.

He said the legislation's authors found a balance for both private property owners and Second Amendment rights.

The legislation allows anyone at least 21 years old without a felony conviction or other criminal records to carry openly or concealed with no permitting, licensing or training. The bill does not allow people to brandish firearms nor does it change where Oklahomans can legally carry. For instance, people would still be prohibited from carrying on college campuses, supporters said.

https://www.woodwardnews.net/news/stitt-quickly-signs-permitless-carry-bill-into-law/article_25e4341d-e2c1-5c83-8143-63ef5b00501b.html