Arkansas Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Arkansas require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Arkansas require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Arkansas require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Arkansas issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Arkansas issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Arkansas have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Arkansas have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Arkansas support the castle doctrine?
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  A:

  The castle doctrine in Arkansas allows the use of deadly force to defend one's self, their home, and others on the property, if they feel that they are about to be severely harmed or killed. It may also be used if the person believes a felony is about to be committed.

• +Q: Does Arkansas have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Arkansas uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Arkansas have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Arkansas have?

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