Any individual can privately sell a firearm in the state of Arkansas.

Under state law,^[1] any person is banned from purchasing or owning a firearm in Arkansas if they have been:

• Convicted of a felony*;
• Adjudicated mentally ill; or
• Committed involuntarily to any mental institution.

*The term “felony” in this case means any state or federal felony, excluding a federal or state felony offense for which the person convicted has completed their sentence and about an antitrust violation, an unfair trade practice, a restraint of trade, or any other offense relating to the regulation of business practices.

How to Apply

The age requirement for concealed carry in Arkansas is 21 or 18 if the individual is on active duty. Other concealed carry requirements^[2] include U.S. citizenship, Arkansas residency for at least 90 days before applying, freedom from mental illness and history of suicidal tendencies, lack of felony convictions and arrest warrants, no signs of chronic or habitual substance abuse, and completion of a firearms training and safety course.

1. Complete the online application for a concealed carry permit.
2. Include a $50 license fee. The fee is $25 if the applicant is 65 or older.
3. Attach a complete set of fingerprints.
4. Attach a photograph of the applicant.

Reciprocity

Any individual with a legitimate concealed carry permit issued by another state is entitled to concealed carry under Arkansas law.^[3]