'If they are old enough to serve'

 
By Michael McNutt
Published: March 5, 2008

Oklahomans wouldn't have to wait until their 21st birthday to get a concealed handgun license if a bill making its way through the Legislature becomes law.

House Bill 2232 by Rep. Jerry Ellis, D-Valliant , would lower the age to 18.

"If they're old enough to serve their country at 18, they should be able to defend themselves on their own land at 18,” Ellis said.

The measure passed the House Judiciary and...


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