OK SB959

Amends Oklahoma law to change "concealed pistol" to "firearm" throughout statutes governing concealed carry by retired peace officers, expanding the types of weapons covered under CLEET-issued identification cards

Establishes 10-year renewal periods for retired peace officer concealed carry permits, requiring criminal background checks with fingerprint analysis and a nonrefundable fee at each renewal

Simplifies verification requirements for retired peace officers by requiring only a statement from the law enforcement agency confirming retired status, removing prior requirements involving retirement system documentation

Clarifies that online firearms safety and training courses for handgun license applicants must be approved and certified as to curriculum by CLEET

Corrects terminology throughout the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, changing "victim's protection order" to "victim protective order" for consistency with the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act

Effective date: November 1, 2016