questions & answers
Q: Do I have to be a United States Citizen?
A: Yes
Q: What type of License will I receive?
A: There are two types of Licenses you can qualify for, a restricted or a unrestricted.
Restricted: If you qualify with any type of legal handgun except a semi-automatic, you will not be allowed to carry a semi-automatic with this type of license.
Unrestricted: If you qualify with a semi-automatic handgun, you can carry any type of legal handgun with this license.
Q: Are there any age restrictions to obtain a Arkansas Concealed Carry License?
A: 21 Years of Age
Q: What other costs are associated with obtaining a Concealed Carry License?
A: ARKANSAS STATE POLICE PERMIT FEES: $91.90 for new students under the age of 65; $66.15 for 65 & older. Transfer of CCL from another State: $73.25. Renewal of CCL - $52.50, Renewal expired LESS than 6 months: $67.95 https://chcl.ark.org/asplicense/chcl_application/chcl.aspx/Application/Demographics
Q: How long is a Arkansas License good for?
A: Your Arkansas Concealed Handgun License will be good for Five (5) years.
Q: What other States does Akansas reciprocate with?
Q: How do I renew my current License?
A: You will need to contact a Concealed Carry Instructor to do so. You can renew your License up to 90 days prior to the expiration date. You will have to re-qualify with your handgun. You will be brought up to date on all new laws pertaining to the License, along with the reciprocating States.
Q: How do I transfer my License from another State to Arkansas?
A: If your License is from one of the States that Arkansas reciprocates with, you can go to the above web site and print out the TRANSFER Application. You must have a current Arkansas drivers license in order to complete a transfer request.
If your License is not from a reciprocating State, you will need to take the Arkansas Concealed Handgun Licensing course from a Certified Instructor.