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§21-1290.2.


§21-1290.2.
   
                                DEFINITIONS
                                      
   As used in Sections 1 through 25 of this act:
   
   1. "Concealed handgun" means a loaded or unloaded pistol carried
   hidden from the detection and view of another person either upon or
   about the person, in a purse or other container belonging to the
   person, or in a vehicle which is operated by the person or in which
   the person is riding as a passenger; and
   
   2. "Pistol" means any derringer, revolver or semiautomatic firearm
   which:
   
   a. has an overall length of less than sixteen (16) inches and is able
   to be fully concealed from detection and view,
   
   b. is capable of discharging a projectile composed of any material
   which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury,
   
   c. is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand, and
   
   d. uses either gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion to
   discharge the projectile.
   
   The definition of pistol for purposes of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act
   shall not apply to homemade or imitation pistols, flare guns,
   underwater fishing guns or blank pistols.
   

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