Member: National Shooting Sports Foundation
Arkansas Concealed Carry Association
Requalification and Classes for the Arkansas Concealed Handgun License
Renewal of Existing License
To renew your Arkansas Concealed Handgun License, just come to the range with a copy of your Arkansas Driver's License and all forms will be supplied and shoot a qualifying target. The instructor provide the training form for submission to the Arkansas State Police.
Concealed Handgun Class
We offer the Arkansas Concealed Handgun Course for those who wish to have a means of legally carrying a concealed handgun in the state of Arkansas for personal protection and the license is recognized in reciprocal states.
The course is normally taught on Saturdays and will run about 7 1/2 hours with morning break, lunch and afternoon breaks.
Class Dates:
Our classes are taught every other week. For example classes will be held on Nov. 29, Dec. 13 & 27, 2008 and continue throughout 2009 on a biweekly schedule. Call: 501-767-9944 for more detailed information.
The course consists of:
Handgun Safety
Various Handgun styles
Ammunition and its care
Basic principles of handgun usage (Grip, Stance, etc.)
Escalation of violence
Tips to avoid the need to use deadly force for personal protection.
Instruction on the range
Finger printing (for FBI Background Check)
Laws of the State of Arkansas as well as Federal Laws concerned with Domestic Violence, National Parks and the transportation of firearms in the United States
Assistance with the Arkansas Concealed Handgun Application
From a Student
David,
Just wanted to drop you a line of thanks and tell you how much I enjoyed you concealed carry course. Your mix of professionalism and personality made this course one of the most easy to understand and fun courses I have attended. On another subject I e-mail you to find out when your next Utah class will be held. My wife Ashlyn, wants to come down and attend for the class she missed. Again thanks and look forward to seeing you soon.
Tim Nolan, Batesville, AR
States that Honor the Arkansas Concealed Handgun License
The Arkansas License Is Now for a Term of 5 Years
| Alaska | Delaware | Michigan | North Carolina | Tennessee |
| Arizona | Indiana | Missouri | Oklahoma | Texas |
| Florida | Kentucky | Montana | South Carolina | Utah |
| Vermont | South Dakota | Kansas | Idaho | Virginia |
| West Virginia | North Dakota | Colorado | Minnesota | Louisiana |
| Mississippi | Pennsylvania | Alabama | Ohio | Georgia |
Notice
We recommend that anyone who travels into a reciprocal state, take a little bit of time to check with that state's State Police or Attorney General's office or website to make themselves aware of unique laws of that state concerning their concealed handgun provisions and exclusions.
We do not issue any licenses. The applicant is responsible for mailing the application to the Arkansas State Police.
The State of Arkansas will charge $144.25 for the first 5yr. license which includes the cost of all necessary background checks. For renewal licenses, the State will only charge $60.00.
Please check the Range Pricing Page for the costs of classes.
For other information about personal defense check our Links Page for a number of web sites.
Instructors
David D. Vann A.S.P.# 04-448
James Buckner A.S.P. # 04-449
J. "Al" Alberius A.S.P.# 95-016
Stephen LaCroix A.S.P.# 05-458
Special Notice:
Because Hot Springs has a National Park in its midst:
Do not carry any firearms into a National Park or National Monument!
Firearms are strictly prohibited.
Links of Interest:
Arkansas State Police Concealed Handgun Section For information concerning the Arkansas Concealed Handgun requirements.
Packing 4 Life is a relatively new site in forum format. You can
go there as a visitor or sign up and be able to post your comments. This
site also has a very good listing of states that will grow as more
people sign in and add posts. Their state by state reciprocity
page is quite detailed.
Arkansas Concealed Carry Association Is a new organization of Concealed Handgun License holders and instructors which works with Arkansas citizens, law makers to improve and protect the Arkansas Concealed Handgun Statutes.
http://www.handgunlaw.us Is a good source to find out about the laws in other states. It also lists the telephone numbers of police organizations and Attorneys General.
