National Carry AcademyApplying for a permit within Arkansas
January 8, 2016
Information for applying for a permit is located at the Arkansas State Police website.
The age for applicants for a permit is defined in Arkansas statute 5-73-309.
5-73-309 (3) Is at least:
(A) Twenty-one (21) years of age; or
(B) Eighteen (18) years of age and is:
(i) Currently a federally recognized commissioned or noncommissioned officer or an enlisted Links State CCW Site CCW Application CHCL App Instructions Apply/Renew Online With Instructions State FAQ Site State Statutes State Admin Rules State Reciprocity Info State Attorney General AR CHCL Laws CHCL Admin Rules Last Updated: 3/8/15 www.handgunlaw.us 2 member on active duty in the United States Armed Forces;
(ii) In the National Guard or a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces; or
(iii) A former member of the United States Armed Forces that has been honorably discharged;
Mailed in application requirements:
If you are 64 years old or younger mailing a new application, the fees are $144.94.
If you are 65 years old or older mailing a new application, the fees are $89.75.
Filing an application online:
If you are 64 years old or younger filing a new license the fee is $144.94 and includes the online application fee and background check.
If you are 65 years old or older filing a new license the fee is $93.44 and includes the online application fee and background check.
Renewal fees are the same regardless of age.
The Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL) application for the Arkansas State Police information is outline below.
Note – your firearms safety instructor can also provide assistance in applying for a permit.
All application paperwork has to be filled in with ink or be typewritten. If applications cannot be read it is possible for the application to be denied. Any false information in the application will cause it to be denied and possibly could result in criminal charges.
The application for the concealed carry license must include:
1. The completed application must be the original, no copies are permitted, and it is permitted to maintain a copy.
2. All fees are non-refundable and should be payable to the Arkansas State Police. Fees are non-refundable.
3.When you apply you must include a classifiable set of fingerprints and they must be using form AR920570Z which are printed in the ORI section to be accepted. Fingerprint cards must be filled in with black ink and it is best to use a local law enforcement agency for the prints so they are legible. There are also fingerprint technicians and the firearms safety instructors qualified to complete the fingerprinting information. Make sure to not fold the fingerprint card when submitting this information.
4. The application package must be completed properly by an instructor who is certified with the Arkansas State Police and received within 6 months of the training date. Applications should be mailed to: Arkansas State Police, CHCL Section, 1 State Police Plaza Dr., Little Rock, AR 72209
The receipt date for the application packet is determined by when the packet is received and not by the post mark date. It is also an option to bring an application to the Arkansas State Police headquarters rather than mailing the application located in Interstate 30 and the Geyer Springs Rd. exit 133 in Little Rock. The application will not be processed while you wait if you bring it in person.
Do not call the office to check the status of the application only check status online. After the application is submitted and 120 days have passed it is possible to email for a status at info@asp.arkansas.gov.
Renewing a permit:
Permits can be renewed online by going to the State Police website and following the directions that are provided.
5-73-319 Transfer of a License to Arkansas
(a) Any person who becomes a resident of Arkansas who has a valid license to carry a concealed handgun issued by a reciprocal state may apply to transfer his or her license to Arkansas… See Code and/or Contact the Issuing Agency for more information.
Applying for a permit within Arkansas
January 8, 2016
Information for applying for a permit is located at the Arkansas State Police website.
The age for applicants for a permit is defined in Arkansas statute 5-73-309.
5-73-309 (3) Is at least:
(A) Twenty-one (21) years of age; or
(B) Eighteen (18) years of age and is:
(i) Currently a federally recognized commissioned or noncommissioned officer or an enlisted Links State CCW Site CCW Application CHCL App Instructions Apply/Renew Online With Instructions State FAQ Site State Statutes State Admin Rules State Reciprocity Info State Attorney General AR CHCL Laws CHCL Admin Rules Last Updated: 3/8/15 www.handgunlaw.us 2 member on active duty in the United States Armed Forces;
(ii) In the National Guard or a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces; or
(iii) A former member of the United States Armed Forces that has been honorably discharged;
Mailed in application requirements:
If you are 64 years old or younger mailing a new application, the fees are $144.94.
If you are 65 years old or older mailing a new application, the fees are $89.75.
Filing an application online:
If you are 64 years old or younger filing a new license the fee is $144.94 and includes the online application fee and background check.
If you are 65 years old or older filing a new license the fee is $93.44 and includes the online application fee and background check.
Renewal fees are the same regardless of age.
The Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL) application for the Arkansas State Police information is outline below.
Note – your firearms safety instructor can also provide assistance in applying for a permit.
All application paperwork has to be filled in with ink or be typewritten. If applications cannot be read it is possible for the application to be denied. Any false information in the application will cause it to be denied and possibly could result in criminal charges.
The application for the concealed carry license must include:
1. The completed application must be the original, no copies are permitted, and it is permitted to maintain a copy.
2. All fees are non-refundable and should be payable to the Arkansas State Police. Fees are non-refundable.
3.When you apply you must include a classifiable set of fingerprints and they must be using form AR920570Z which are printed in the ORI section to be accepted. Fingerprint cards must be filled in with black ink and it is best to use a local law enforcement agency for the prints so they are legible. There are also fingerprint technicians and the firearms safety instructors qualified to complete the fingerprinting information. Make sure to not fold the fingerprint card when submitting this information.
4. The application package must be completed properly by an instructor who is certified with the Arkansas State Police and received within 6 months of the training date. Applications should be mailed to: Arkansas State Police, CHCL Section, 1 State Police Plaza Dr., Little Rock, AR 72209
The receipt date for the application packet is determined by when the packet is received and not by the post mark date. It is also an option to bring an application to the Arkansas State Police headquarters rather than mailing the application located in Interstate 30 and the Geyer Springs Rd. exit 133 in Little Rock. The application will not be processed while you wait if you bring it in person.
Do not call the office to check the status of the application only check status online. After the application is submitted and 120 days have passed it is possible to email for a status at info@asp.arkansas.gov.
Renewing a permit:
Permits can be renewed online by going to the State Police website and following the directions that are provided.
5-73-319 Transfer of a License to Arkansas
(a) Any person who becomes a resident of Arkansas who has a valid license to carry a concealed handgun issued by a reciprocal state may apply to transfer his or her license to Arkansas… See Code and/or Contact the Issuing Agency for more information.