The House passed a bill Wednesday that would allow Oklahomans with concealed handgun permits to carry their weapons in the open, but beat back a proposal that would have let those who have a reasonable fear of bodily harm to carry a handgun without a permit.

The House of Representatives, with no debate, passed House Bill 2522 by a vote of 85-9. It now goes to the Senate.

House members took up five amendments that were filed on the bill, approving three and disposing of the other two.

A requirement that holsters have a locking mechanism in the holster, such as a strap over the weapon, was not approved.