HB1306 of 2025
AN ACT CONCERNING CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR A CHURCH OR
OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP; TO PROVIDE CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR
VOLUNTEER SECURITY PERSONNEL IN A CHURCH OR OTHER
PLACE OF WORSHIP; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Legislative
SB 138 of 2025
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WAR REENACTMENTS
AT SCHOOLS; TO PERMIT AN UNLOADED FIREARM OR REPLICA
OF A FIREARM AT CERTAIN WAR REENACTMENTS AT SCHOOLS;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
HB 1117/Act 229 of 2025 Instruction on firearm safety in Schools
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THE EARLIEST GRADE IN WHICH IT IS APPROPRIATE FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE INSTRUCTION ON FIREARM SAFETY; TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ANNUALLY PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH INSTRUCTION ON FIREARM SAFETY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Hearing Protection Act
January 15th, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA). This legislation reduces the overly burdensome barriers required to purchase a firearm suppressor to ease access for law-abiding citizens simply trying to obtain the hearing protection they need. “Americans who enjoy hunting and target shooting should be able to do so safely and legally
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Wardlaw Draft Bill
Important Update from Gun Owners of Arkansas 4/18/2025In 2024, Arkansas conducted a gun study aimed at simplifying our gun laws. While well-intentioned, the proposed legislation risked complicating and endangering our Right to Carry. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated paid members—through countless phone calls, meetings, and unwavering support—we successfully prevented this dangerous bill
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Act 752 of 2023
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CARRYING A WEAPON AND CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON; TO ALLOW CERTAIN PERSONS TO CARRY A WEAPON ON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROPERTY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS AND CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPOINTEES AND EMPLOYEES TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES;
Act 188 of 2023
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES ENABLING ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE ELECTRONIC ADVERTISING OF RAFFLES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Status:Senate — Notification that SB217 is now Act 188Originating Chamber:SenateLead Sponsor:J. BoydOther Primary Sponsor:CozartCoSponsors:M. JohnsonIntroduction Date:2/8/2023 11:09:39 AMAct Date:3/2/2023
Act 215 of 2023
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON PROPERTY OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Status: Senate — Notification that SB211 is now Act 215Originating Chamber: SenateLead Sponsor: IrvinOther Primary Sponsor: HawkIntroduction Date: 2/7/2023 11:30:29 AMAct Date: 3/6/2023
Act 166 of 2023
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A MEMBER OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD TO LAWFULLY CARRY A WEAPON IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Status:House — Notification that
Act 749 of 2023
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROPERTY OWNER’S RIGHT TO ALLOW FIREARMS ACT; AND TO PROTECT PROPERTY OWNERS FROM CIVIL LIABILITY IF THE PROPERTY OWNER ALLOWS A NONEMPLOYEE TO CARRY A LOADED FIREARM ON THE PROPERTY. Status: House — Notification that HB1737 is now Act 749Originating Chamber: HouseLead Sponsor: R. Scott RichardsonOther Primary Sponsor: J. PettyCoSponsors:
