Legal?
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 at
3:33 am
Andrew asked:
Are online pharmacies Semiautomatic AK-47 Rifles, Dragunov 7.62 Rifles, and AR-15’s legal in Arkansas? What about Semiautomatic Tec-9 or Uzi or M82 Barrett?
Not to hunt. I’m a big-time firearm enthusiast. I love guns on a level most people don’t see. I see them as pieces of art, much less so than they are weapons. They are beautiful.
I mean, much more so. They are art more than they are weapons. People simply use them for the wrong reasons.
Are online pharmacies Semiautomatic AK-47 Rifles, Dragunov 7.62 Rifles, and AR-15’s legal in Arkansas? What about Semiautomatic Tec-9 or Uzi or M82 Barrett?
Not to hunt. I’m a big-time firearm enthusiast. I love guns on a level most people don’t see. I see them as pieces of art, much less so than they are weapons. They are beautiful.
I mean, much more so. They are art more than they are weapons. People simply use them for the wrong reasons.
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Not enough info…To hunt what, exactly?
Next question…?
Yes but all of those guns are not practical for anything but war.
Semi automatic weapons are legal to own in Arkansas. Thanks to our lovely politicians in office, you may have that right taken soon (God forbid.) They are really pushing against “assault rifles” nowadays. Saying ‘they are good for nothing except killing.’
That is just plain crap. Excersise your 2A rights, and go buy your guns you mentioned.
BTW, Tec-9’s are junk, and you will **** the ammo prices for a Barrett .50 cal
You can own any semi-auto in Arkansas. Can own full autos if you have the proper license.
Arkansas aint no CA
YES IT IS LEGAL WE OWN THE SAME guns as u do and we shoot them all the time
A synopsis of state laws on purchase,
possession and carrying of firearms.
Compiled by:
NRA-Institute for Legislative Action
Arkansas
(As of March, 2005)
QUICK REFERENCE CHART
Rifles and
Shotguns Handguns
Permit to Purchase No No
Registration of Firearms No No
Licensing of Owners No No
Permit to Carry No Yes
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION
“The citizens of this State shall have the right to keep and bear arms for their common defense.” Article 2, Section 5.
PURCHASE AND POSSESSION
No state permit is required for the purchase or possession of a rifle, shotgun, or handgun. Possession or ownership of any firearm is unlawful for any person who has been:
• Convicted of a felony.
• Adjudicated a mental defective.
• Committed involuntarily to any mental institution.
It is unlawful to sell, give, rent, or otherwise furnish a firearm to a person under 18 without the consent of a parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the general supervision of the minor’s welfare.
Possession of firearms in fields, forests, along streams, or in any location known to be game cover shall be considered prima facie evidence that the possessor is hunting. It is unlawful to refuse or to fail to immediately surrender for inspection any weapon on request of a wildlife officer or other person authorized to enforce regulations of the (game) Commission.
CARRYING
It is unlawful for a person to possess a handgun on or about his person, in a vehicle occupied by him, or otherwise readily available for use with a purpose to employ it as a weapon against a person. It is also unlawful to possess a firearm upon the property of public or private schools, public or private college or upon a school bus.
It is a defense that at the time of the act:
• The person is in his own dwelling or place of business or on property in which he has a possessor or proprietary interest.
• The person is a law enforcement officer, prison guard, or member of the armed forces, acting in the course and scope of official duties.
• The person is, by request, assisting a law enforcement officer, prison guard, or member of the armed forces acting in the course and scope of his official duties.
• The person is carrying a handgun when upon a journey, unless he is under 18.
• The person is a licensed security guard acting in the course and scope of his duties.
• The person is taking a hunter safety course, hunting or going to and from such activities.
• The person is taking part in a school approved educational or sporting activity.
• The person is a minor engaged in lawful marksmanship competition or practice or other lawful recreational shooting under the supervision of his parent or legal guardian or is traveling to or from this activity with an unloaded handgun or firearm accompanied by his parent or legal guardian.
Arkansas courts have held that there is a legal presumption of fact that a loaded handgun under the front seat or in the glove compartment of a car driven by the defendant has been placed there as a weapon. This presumption may be refuted by proof offered by the defendant, but it is a question of fact for the jury to decide whether the handgun is carried as a weapon. Generally, law enforcement authorities agree that an unloaded and cased handgun is not carried as a weapon.
It is lawful to carry a handgun concealed with a license. Application for a license to carry a handgun concealed is made to the Arkansas State Police. The license is valid throughout the state for 4 years from the date of issuance and may include up to 3 handguns. The licensee must carry the license, together with valid identification. The application shall be completed under oath on a form promulgated by the Director of State Police and shall include the applicant’s name, address, place of birth, race, sex, occupation, driver’s license or social security number, full-face photograph and a statement of whether the applicant is applying for an unrestricted permit, which allows the person to carry any handgun, or a restricted permit, which allows the person to carry any handgun other than a semiautomatic handgun. The non-refundable license fee is $100. Costs for processing the set of fingerprints shall be borne by the applicant. The Arkansas State Police must conduct fingerprinting. The license shall be renewed upon receipt of the completed renewal
CAUTION: Firearm laws are subject to frequent change and court interpretation. This summary is not intended as legal advice or restatement of law. This summary does not include federal or local laws, ordinances or regulations. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL.
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application and appropriate payment of fees. The director shall issue the license if the applicant: is a resident of the State for 1 year or longer; is at least 21; does not suffer from a mental or physical infirmity which prevents the safe handling of a handgun and has not threatened or attempted suicide; has not been convicted of a felony; has not been found guilty of one or more crimes of violence or for the offense of carrying a weapon within the preceding five years; is not subject to any federal, state or local law which makes it unlawful to receive, possess or transport any firearm, and has had his or her background checked through the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS); has not been voluntarily or involuntarily committed to a treatment facility for the abuse of a controlled substance or been found guilty of a crime relating to controlled substances within the previous three years; has not been voluntarily or involuntarily committed as an alcoholic to a treatment facility or has not been convicted of 2 or more alcohol offenses within the previous three years; does not chronically or habitually abuse controlled substances to the extent that his normal faculties are impaired; desires a legal means to carry a concealed handgun to defend himself; has not been voluntarily or involuntarily committed to a mental institution or mental health treatment facility; is not a fugitive from justice; has satisfactorily completed a training course as prescribed and approved by the Director of State Police; signs a statement of allegiance to the United States and the Arkansas Constitution.
The director shall issue or deny the license within 120 days. If the director denies the license, the director shall notify the applicant in writing, stating the grounds for denial. The decision of the director shall be final. Within 30 days after the change of address or within 30 days after having a license or handgun lost or disposed of, the licensee shall notify the director in writing of such change or loss or disposition.
Any person in possession of a valid license issued by another state to carry a concealed handgun shall be entitled to the privileges and subject to the restrictions prescribed by Arkansas’ concealed handgun law, provided that the concealed handgun law of the state that issued the license is at least as restrictive as Arkansas’ concealed handgun law and that the state that issued the license recognizes Arkansas’ concealed handgun licenses.
A license does not authorize any person to carry a concealed handgun into any police station, any Arkansas Highway Police facility, any buildings of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, or onto any parking lots or grounds adjacent to such buildings; any detention facility; any courthouse or courtroom; any portion of an establishment, except a restaurant, licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; any school or college or event unless for the purpose of participating in an authorized firearms-related activity; any polling place; meeting of a governmental body; any state office building; place of worship; airport terminal; or where prohibited by federal law. Carrying of a concealed handgun may not be allowed in any place in the discretion of the person or entity exercising control over the physical location of such place by the placing of a written notice clearly readable at a distance of not less than 10 feet that the “carrying of a handgun is prohibited” and posted at each entrance to the location. No sign shall be required for private homes and any licensee entering a private home shall notify the occupants that he is carrying a concealed handgun.
It is unlawful to transport a firearm in a boat at night, unless it is unloaded and cased.
It is unlawful for any person, other than a law enforcement officer or a security guard in the employ of the State or any agency thereof, to carry or possess a loaded firearm in any State office building or other State owned building, or on the State Capitol grounds.
ANTIQUES
Arkansas statutes are silent on antique and replica firearms. They are treated as ordinary firearms for possession and carrying purposes.
MACHINE GUNS
A machine gun is defined as a weapon of any description by whatever name known, loaded or unloaded from which more than five shots or bullets may be rapidly, or automatically, or semi-automatically discharged from a magazine, by a single function of the firing device.
Machine guns must be registered with the Secretary of State, in addition to being registered under Federal Law.
MISCELLANEOUS
It is unlawful to deface the serial number or identification mark of a firearm, or to knowingly possess such a firearm.
It is unlawful to shoot from or across a public road or right of way.
A local unit of government shall not enact any ordinance or regulation pertaining to, or regulate in any other manner, the ownership, transfer, transportation, carrying, or possession of firearms, ammunition for firearm
lucky for you, they are all legal in your state. if there are any more questions, ask a gunstore employee or email the state AG’s office about specifics. It worked for me.
and I also want a tec-9 kg99 pistol. it looks so cool. I know they’re crap, but if its just for collecting i don’t see why not. you should also add the skorion vz61 to your list, its Europe’s tec-9 pistol.
A new gun ban is coming up, buy it now so you can get them grandfathered or something.
I feel ya.
Guns are a work of art.
And yeah, I think you’re good in Arkansas.
Buy them now before they ban them again.
I would think that a BIG TIME enthusiast would already know the answer
ALL MODERN GUNS ARE LEGAL. If the Federal law allows them, the state of Arkansas allows them as well. It does not matter if you hunt or not.
Here is something from the game and fish about what is legal for hunting deer alone.
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All modern guns may be used for deer hunting during modern gun season with the following exceptions. You may not use:
*buckshot in a .410 shotgun.
*shot smaller than No. 4 buckshot in any shotgun.
*rimfire cartridges, military or full metal jacketed ammunition.
*any centerfire rifle, pistol or revolver smaller than .22 caliber.
*handguns with barrels shorter than 4 inches.
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You may collect and shoot anything that is legal by federal law. Semi-auto AR’s AK’s all the so called “assault” weapons are legal without a permit.