On this page you will find information on past and present Legislative activity in Arkansas relative to firearms.
Most of the items below became law but some did not.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AN ACT TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS; TO AUTHORIZE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS SOUGHT VOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO OBTAIN A CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT AFTER A CERTAIN TIME
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS; TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND FOR
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN ON A JOURNEY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.Status:Senate — Notification that SB450 is now Act 773Originating Chamber:SenateLead Sponsor:G. StubblefieldOther Primary
AN ACT TO DEFINE “LOADED FIREARM” FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTE CONCERNING POSSESSION AND USE OF A WEAPON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Status: House — Notification that HB1547 is
AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE STATUTES AUTHORIZING A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; TO CLARIFY THAT A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN IS NOT REQUIRED
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