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Whats the law in Arkansas with handguns?
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:14 pm
I'm taking the kids camping in the spring and dont know the rules about carrying a handgun in Arkansas. I do not have a CCL. Am I allowed to have it in my truck, loaded/unloaded, etc?
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:18 pm to 4X4DEMON
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:40 pm to bapple
If I'm reading this correctly, I AM allowed to carry the firearm with me since I'm on a "journey" outside of my residential area.
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Arkansas Code Annotated 5-73-120. Carrying a Weapon.
(a) A person commits the offense of carrying a weapon if he or she possesses a handgun, knife, or club on or about his or her person, in a vehicle occupied by him or her, or otherwise readily available for use with a purpose to attempt to unlawfully employ the handgun, knife, or club as a weapon against a person.
(b) As used in this section:
(3) "Journey" means travel beyond the county in which a person lives;
(c) It is permissible to carry a handgun under this section if at the time of the act of carrying a weapon:
(4) The person is carrying a weapon when upon a journey, unless the journey is through a commercial airport when presenting at the security checkpoint in the airport or is in the person's checked baggage and is not a lawfully declared weapon;
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:49 pm to 4X4DEMON
Yes the new laws just went into effect. Just don't get cute with LEO if confronted. There are some grey areas with the interpretations depending where in the state you are. As long as you aren't showing off or being stupid you will be fine. Enjoy your trip to Gods country.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:51 pm to Hog Zealot
Thanks man, thats what I was thinking after reading the link that bapple posted. It seemed open to interpretations in a few spots. I dont plan on doing anything stupid. I just like to know that I have a firearm with me, especially when I'm camping. Ya'll got bears and shite in them mountains.
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