Overview for Arkansas
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 |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $141.50
- Valid for 5 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Arkansas: Only given to Active Duty Military Personnel and their spouse
- Non-resident permits are valid for N/A
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Arkansas.
Arkansas Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Arkansas Magazine Capacity
Arkansas Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Arkansas?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in Arkansas:
Imitation firearms are defined as:
- Airsoft guns
- Replica non-guns
- Water guns.
Explain why water guns are outlawed
Does Arkansas have a gun buy back program?
Arkansas does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Arkansas has no official programs, but there have been attempts at local ones.
Does Arkansas have an inheritance gun law?
Arkansas does not have an inheritance gun law.