OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ryan Eaves, R-Atoka, passed a bill in committee this week that would require public schools to provide annual firearm safety instruction to students. 

House Bill 3312 would require schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year to provide age-appropriate firearm safety instruction from the earliest grade determined appropriate through 12th grade. The Oklahoma State Department of Education, in consultation with the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, would develop or approve the curriculum. Instruction must cover safe storage, school safety and what students should do if they find a firearm. The curriculum must remain viewpoint neutral and may not include live firearms or ammunition. 

“If a child comes across a firearm, they need to know exactly what to do,” Eaves said. “This bill focuses on awareness, responsibility and making sure students receive consistent, age-appropriate safety instruction.” 

The bill received a 9-2 vote and would require schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year to provide age-appropriate firearm safety instruction from the earliest grade determined appropriate through 12th grade.

Schools would determine how best to incorporate the instruction into the academic year. 

HB3312 now advances to the Education Oversight Committee for further consideration.