National Carry AcademyReciprocity Guidelines for Arkansas
January 8, 2016
The State of Arkansas honors all other states permits and licenses including the non-resident permits issued by that state.
Many organizations state that Arkansas is an open carry and permit less carry state, however this contradicts what many authorities in Arkansas are stating. This issue means you must be very careful to obey local laws and double check requirements before carrying.
State Reciprocity laws:
5-73-321. Recognition of Other States’ Licenses. A person in possession of a valid license to carry a concealed handgun issued to the person by another state is entitled to the privileges and subject to the restrictions prescribed by this subchapter. HISTORY: Acts 2009, No. 748, § 43; 2013, No. 1089, § 1.
Reciprocity Guidelines for Arkansas
January 8, 2016
The State of Arkansas honors all other states permits and licenses including the non-resident permits issued by that state.
Many organizations state that Arkansas is an open carry and permit less carry state, however this contradicts what many authorities in Arkansas are stating. This issue means you must be very careful to obey local laws and double check requirements before carrying.
State Reciprocity laws:
5-73-321. Recognition of Other States’ Licenses. A person in possession of a valid license to carry a concealed handgun issued to the person by another state is entitled to the privileges and subject to the restrictions prescribed by this subchapter. HISTORY: Acts 2009, No. 748, § 43; 2013, No. 1089, § 1.