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Wagoner council hears hours of testimony on proposed concealed-carry ordinance, takes no action
Summary
Council discussion over Ordinance 9-84 — to allow concealed carry by elected officials who hold a valid Oklahoma handgun license — drew hours of testimony from gun-rights advocates, law-enforcement officials and residents. Council voted to take no action and form a committee to draft training and clarity for any future ordinance.
Wagoner city councilors on Aug. 4 heard extended public testimony and debate about Ordinance No. 9-84, which would amend city code to allow elected officials who possess a valid handgun license under the Oklahoma Self Defense Act to carry concealed handguns in city-owned buildings except specified court and detention facilities.
Don Spencer, who identified himself as president of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association, urged adoption and said similar policies exist for county officials across the state. He told the…
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