Arkansas will not grant firearm permits to individuals that are considered mental defiant, have committed a felony, or that were involuntarily placed in a mental institution.
There are no specifications about antique firearms in Arkansas law. They are treated as regular firearms. Carrying a loaded firearm on a boat at night is illegal. The weapon must be unloaded and in a container.
Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
---|---|---|
Permit to Purchase | No | No |
Open Carry | Yes | No |
Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
Firearm Registration | No | No |
Owner License | No | No |
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
Offical Concealed Carry page for Arkansas.
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