Arkansas is Permitless Carry, but you can get a permit which will allow you to carry in states that recognize the Arkansas permit. Read on to learn the training requirements.
Name: Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License
Issuer: Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police
Type of State: Shall-issue
Training Required? Yes
Type of Training Accepted: Firearms safety course given by an instructor who is registered with the Arkansas State Police. You must live-fire on a range to demonstrate your proficiency. This must be taken within 6 months of your application.
Military firearms training is available for Active Duty Military personnel and National Guard and Reservists. It must be completed a maximum of one year from your application. This must be confirmed in a letter by your commanding officer, along with other information.
Length of Training: 4-8 hours. No time limit, but certain topics must be covered.
Cost of Training: ~$75-$150
Notes: You must take a training course before renewing your license, but you can take this any time within the 12 months leading up to your renewal.
Reciprocity:
States that honor or recognize the Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License:
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Delaware |
| Delaware | Georgia | Idaho | Indiana |
| Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana |
| Michigan | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana |
| Nebraska | Nevada | New Mexico | North Carolina |
| North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | South Dakota |
| Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont |
| Virginia | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Arkansas honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits:
Arkansas honors all permits from other states.