Oklahoma Pointing a Firearm-Lawful Cause Defined is a state law that describes when it is lawful to point a firearm in the state of Oklahoma. This law outlines the circumstances under which an individual may point a firearm in self-defense, defense of another person, or defense of property. There are three types of lawful causes for pointing a firearm in Oklahoma: defense of self, defense of another, and defense of property. Defense of Self: A person may point a firearm to protect themselves from an imminent use of unlawful force or the imminent commission of a forcible felony. Defense of Another: A person may point a firearm to protect another person from an imminent use of unlawful force or the imminent commission of a forcible felony. Defense of Property: A person may point a firearm to protect their property from theft, criminal mischief, or trespass. In all cases, the person pointing the firearm must have a reasonable belief that the use of the firearm is necessary to prevent the imminent use of unlawful force or the imminent commission of a forcible felony. The person must also be in a place they have a right to be in, and they must not be engaged in criminal activity or be using the firearm in the commission of a crime.