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Reciprocity Guidelines for Arkansas
The State of Arkansas honors all other states permits and licenses including the non-resident permits issued by that state. Many organizations state that Arkansas is an open carry and permit less carry state, however this contradicts what many authorities in Arkansas are stating. This issue means you must be very careful to obey local laws […]
Applying for a permit within Arkansas
Information for applying for a permit is located at the Arkansas State Police website. The age for applicants for a permit is defined in Arkansas statute 5-73-309. 5-73-309 (3) Is at least: (A) Twenty-one (21) years of age; or (B) Eighteen (18) years of age and is: (i) Currently a federally recognized commissioned or noncommissioned […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
There are no non-resident permits available for the State of Arkansas except for active duty military personnel and their spouses. To apply requires all the application documentation as well as military paperwork showing active duty status, signed letter from the Commanding Officer or the designee showing station information for the State of Arkansas. Additional information […]
Carry Permit Limitations
5-73-306 Prohibited Places No license to carry a concealed handgun issued pursuant to this subchapter authorizes any person to carry a concealed handgun into: (1) Any police station, sheriff’s station, or Department of Arkansas State Police station; (2) Any Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department facility; (3) (A) Any […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
Gun signs in the State of Arkansas have the force of law. (19) (A) Any place at the discretion of the person or entity exercising control over the physical location of the place by placing at each entrance to the place a written notice clearly readable at a distance of not less than ten feet […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
When you are contacted by a law enforcement officer you must immediately notify the officer that you are carrying. AR Administrative Rules CHAPTER 3. License Possession Requirements Rule 3.2 Contact With Law Enforcement (b) In any official contact with law enforcement, if the licensee IS in possession of a handgun, when the officer asks the […]
Carry Restrictions For State, National and Other Public Lands
The following areas allow people to carry a firearm: Directive 3070 allows carrying in state parks with some restrictions for certain buildings. Section 1413 has 14 CCRS that permit firearms in State and National forests. Firearms are allowed in state WMAs. Firearms are allowed in road side rest areas.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Arkansas Permit
Arkansas Code Annotated 5-73-120. Carrying a Weapon. (a) A person commits the offense of carrying a weapon if he or she possesses a handgun, knife, or club on or about his or her person, in a vehicle occupied by him or her, or otherwise readily available for use with a purpose to attempt to unlawfully […]
Open Carry Laws for Arkansas
Current laws within the State of Arkansas do not allow open carry without a license and sometimes the wording for open carry with a license is open to interpretation. Open carry laws have attempted to be passed but have been unsuccessful. Check specific laws to determine if open carry laws have been modified before carrying.