How do I Carry Concealed in the State of Arkansas?

The State of Arkansas has followed the trend of a few other states in the United States and now allows concealed carry within the state without a permit.  There are restrictions on ownership, however, you may not own a firearm if you have been convicted of a felony, proven to be mentally defective or committed to a mental institution.

If you would like to obtain a concealed carry permit in the State of Arkansas there is still an option available for you.  The State of Arkansas offers a concealed carry permit and they have an online application form that can be completed.  The state encourages all residents to use the online form to be able to check the status of their application when they send it for processing.  The requirements for the State of Arkansas concealed carry permit include:  complete an Arkansas State approved Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL) course, pay the license fee, complete the license application, and submit classifiable fingerprints.  A list of CHCL approved courses is available
online and when these courses are completed you will receive a training
confirmation number that will be included in your application.  All the requirements are submitted to the Arkansas State Police for review and they will conduct a background check to verify eligibility.  The entire process for the State of Arkansas concealed carry permit can take up to four months to complete and you receive your license.

There is a faster way to obtain a concealed carry permit that is recognized by multiple states including the State of Arkansas.

At Online Carry Training you can take the online training course that will make you eligible for the Arizona Concealed Carry permit.  This is the fastest, hassle free way to complete the requirements for the Arizona non-resident permit.  All you have to do is sign up for the course, watch the video instruction, and pass the short exam at the completion of the course.  In twenty minutes from the convenience of your own home you can apply for the Arizona permit and carry concealed in all states that recognize the Arizona permit.

Click here to learn more about Arkansas state laws & requirements.