Okla. Stat. tit. 19, § 19-554: Retiring officers - Request for permission to keep and

bear arms - Issuance of commission - Exemptions.

A. The retiring officer shall request in writing to the board

of county commissioners of the county in which the officer retired

for permission to keep and bear arms. The board of county

commissioners may grant said request and the sheriff of the county

may issue a commission except in the following cases:

1. When the retiring officer has been convicted of a felony

involving moral turpitude;

2. Where the officer is mentally or physically incapacitated

and could not perform duties if recalled; and

3. When good cause is shown that granting approval of the

request would be detrimental to the public health, safety and

welfare.

B. Custody and possession of the sidearm and badge of sheriffs

and their deputies that become deceased prior to retirement may be

awarded by the board of county commissioners to a spouse or next of

kin of the deceased employee under the same conditions listed in

subsection A.