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Arkansas

AR
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (18+)
Open Carry
Yes, no permit
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Machine gun restrictions
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Enhanced permits allow carry in churches, colleges, and most public buildings. Machine guns may not fire pistol cartridges .30 cal or larger unless registered to an ammo corporation.

  • •Permitless (18+) — Adults 18 and older can carry concealed without a permit. Arkansas is one of the few states with an 18+ threshold.
  • •Machine gun restrictions (NFA) — Machine guns cannot fire pistol cartridges .30 caliber or larger unless registered to an ammunition corporation. SBRs, SBS, and suppressors are legal with a federal tax stamp.
  • •Enhanced Carry Permit — An optional enhanced permit (requires training) allows carry in churches, colleges, and most public buildings where standard carry is prohibited.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Local governments cannot pass their own firearms regulations. Only state law applies.
  • •No Background Check (Private) — Private sales between individuals do not require a background check.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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