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<![CDATA[ARKANSAS ARMORY - Gun Store and Range - North Little Rock - Updates]]>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:14:41 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Legislative Fixes I'm Pushing for in 2019]]>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:24:39 GMThttp://arkansasarmory.com/updates/legislative-fixes-im-pushing-for-in-2019

Introduction

Over the past 6 years, concealed handgun license instructors at Arkansas Armory, Inc. have had the pleasure of serving thousands of Arkansans’ seeking to get or renew their Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License. In February, 2018 our instructors were among the first to offer the new “Enhanced” Training course. We regularly field questions about the law. Many Arkansans have stated their desire to change the law, making it more simple, understandable, and logical while helping them to defend themselves and their families.

This report will summarize a list of requested changes for the 2019 Legislative Session and the reasoning behind the changes requested. It is our hope that the legislature will use this document to help understand some of the issues experienced by citizens related to carrying.

Issue 1 – State-run Offices Prohibiting Carry by Enhanced Licensees (posting signs)
Issue 2 – City and County Governments Prohibiting Carry by Enhanced Licensees (posting signs)
Issue 3 – Law Unintentionally Prevents Carry by Enhanced Licensees in State Offices co-located with County Offices (Revenue Office)
Issue 4 – Establishing Clarity on Signage that Prevents Entry by Licensees
Issue 5 – Carry is being prohibited at Locations of Administrative Hearings Even when No Hearing is in Progress
Issue 6 – The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is using a different definition of “restaurant” than what is listed in the Concealed Carry Law
Issue 7 – Liability for Entities that Post Signs
Issue 8 – Freedom of Information Act Disclosures for the Existence of Approved Security Plans (not the content of the plans)

Issue #1: State-run Offices Prohibiting Carry by Enhanced Licensees (posting signs)

Explanation of the Issue

In 2017, the legislature passed A.C.A. § 5-73-322, the “Enhanced Concealed Carry” Law. As part of that law, persons who have completed the required training (henceforth “E-CHCL Licensees”) may possess a concealed handgun in state offices.

However, this has not prevented directors and managers within many state agencies from using loopholes in the law and opinions of the Attorney General to find ways to prohibit carry by E-CHCL Licensees.

For instance, in September 2018 the director of Arkansas State Parks ordered that a sign prohibiting carry be permanently attached to War Memorial Stadium.

Carry at War Memorial Stadium was already prohibited in three circumstances. First, if there is a “collegiate athletic event” with a security plan approved by the Arkansas State Police. Second, if there is a “K-12 Public School Event” such as a public high school football game. Third, if War Memorial is renting their facility to a 3rd party and they wish to prevent carry at their event.

However, carry by Enhanced Licensees would not be prohibited at events that don’t meet those criteria (such as car shows, charity events, worship events, etc.)

This has not stopped State Parks from finding a way to prohibit carry at all times, while at the same time letting our public universities off the hook for obtaining an approved security plan.

In February 2018, Senator Bill Sample asked Attorney General Rutledge if the law allowed a state agency that was licensed to sell alcohol to put up a sign and prohibit carry by E-CHCL Licensees. In Attorney General Opinion 2017-062, Mrs. Rutledge replied, “Yes”.

Referencing § 5-73-306(11)(B), § 5-73-306(12)(B), and AG Opinion 2017-062, the director of Arkansas State Parks chose to put up signs prohibiting carry. Since War Memorial Stadium is a facility that is “licensed” to sell alcoholic beverages, they can put up a sign and prohibit carry by all licensees at all times, even when they are not serving alcoholic beverages at the time.

By using this loophole to prohibit carry at all events, it not only restricts the rights of Arkansans, it also lets our public universities off the hook for obtaining an approved security plan (required by § 5-73-325) prior to preventing carry at “collegiate athletic events”. Since carry is already prohibited, there is no need for them to go through the process.

To be clear, the law does not require agencies that are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to put up these signs. Our state agencies are choosing to put them up, despite clear legislative intent to allow E-CHCL Licensees to carry in State Offices.

We also regularly hear from students that work for other state offices that their managers have communicated to them that they are not allowed to carry while on the job, regardless of their E-CHCL license. The legal justification behind their manager’s orders isn’t clear, but without guidance from the legislature some supervisors will continue to impose their personal beliefs about guns onto our citizens.

Proposed Solution:

Summary:

Remove the ability state agencies have to prohibit E-CHCL Licensees from carrying in places they run that are licensed to sell alcohol. Next, prohibit them from posting signs or otherwise providing notice to E-CHCL Licensees that they cannot carry, unless the place is otherwise prohibited (a courthouse, courtroom, or prison for instance). Finally, clarify that the “discretion” to put up signs is not in the hands of city, town, county, or state employees – it rests in the hands of the will of the people and the legislature.

Detail:

First - Create § 5-73-306(11)(C) and § 5-73-306(12)(C) with language similar to:

(C) Under this subdivision, a state, city, town, or county run agency or government may not place a written notice as described under subdivision (18) of this section or provide notice under subdivision (19) of this section prohibiting a licensee, who completed a training course and obtained a concealed carry endorsement under § 5-73-322(g), from possessing a concealed handgun at the physical location.

Second – Create § 5-73-322(k) with language similar to:

(k) A state, city, town, or county run agency or government may not place a written notice as described under § 5-73-306(18) or provide notice under § 5-73-306(19) prohibiting a licensee, who completed a training course and obtained a concealed carry endorsement under subsection (g) of this section, from possessing a concealed handgun at the physical location, unless otherwise allowed by this section or § 5-73-306.

Third – Create § 5-73-306(18)(A)(v) with language similar to:

(v) State, city, town, or county run agencies, governments, and their employees are not considered to be “an entity exercising control over the physical location of the place”, by this section

OR Amend § 5-73-306(18)(A)(i) to read:

(i) Any private place at the discretion of the person or entity exercising control over the physical location of the place by placing at each entrance to the place a written notice clearly readable at a distance of not less than ten feet (10') that in written language identical to the following: "Carrying a Handgun is Prohibited".

Issue #2: City and County Governments Prohibiting Carry by Enhanced Licensees (posting signs)

Explanation of the Issue

Since 1993, A.C.A. § 14-54-1411(b)(1) and § 14-16-504(b)(1) has established state-level preemption of firearm laws. The legislature has reserved the exclusive right to pass laws regarding “the ownership, transfer, transportation, carrying, or possession of firearms, ammunition for firearms, or components of firearms.”

These two laws expressly prohibit cities, towns, and counties from enacting any ordinance or regulation pertaining to the carry of firearms. However, because the law goes on to say, “except as otherwise provided in state or federal law”, some cities are arguing that they are an “entity” that can post signs or provide notice that carry isn’t allowed (per § 5-73-306(18) or § 5-73-306(19))

The Municipal League cites Attorney General Opinions from 2003 (Mike Beebe No. 2003-024) and 2013 (Dustin McDaniel No. 2013-013) who opined that cities are “entities” that may post signs. These opinions appear to be without regard to § 14-16-504 or § 14-54-1411.

As a result, some cities, like the City of Little Rock, are posting signs that prohibit carry by E-CHCL Licensees, who are otherwise exempted from the prohibitions and restrictions on carrying into “public buildings and facilities” by § 5-73-322(h).

Further, when city facilities are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, they are citing their legal right to prohibit E-CHCL Licensees (see Issue #1 above).

Because it is already unlawful (under § 5-73-122) for “regular” CHCL Licensees to carry into “publicly owned buildings and facilities”, carry by Enhanced CHCL Licensees is the only subject that needs to be addressed.

Proposed Solution:

Summary:

Clarify that local units of government cannot prohibit carry by E-CHCL Licensees. First, remove the ability local units of governments have to prohibit E-CHCL Licensees from carrying in places they run that are licensed to sell alcohol. Next, prohibit them from posting signs or otherwise providing notice to E-CHCL Licensees. Finally, make clear to E-CHCL licensees, that any existing signs may be disregarded by the E-CHCL licensee, unless the place is otherwise prohibited (a courthouse, courtroom, or jail for instance).

Detail:

First - Implement the solution from Issue #1 above.

Second - Create § 14-16-504(b)(1)(C) with language similar to:

(C) A local unit of government may not place a written notice as described under § 5-73-306(18) or provide notice under § 5-73-306(19) prohibiting a licensee, who completed a training course and obtained a concealed carry endorsement under § 5-73-322(g), from possessing a concealed handgun at the physical location.

(i) Any written notice, as described under § 5-73-306(18), or provided notice, under § 5-73-306(19), prohibiting carry at publicly owned buildings or facilities, run by a local unit of government, have no legal effect on, and may be disregarded by licensees who have completed a training course and obtained a concealed carry endorsement under § 5-73-322(g), unless the place is otherwise prohibited by § 5-73-306 or other parts of state or federal law.

Third - Create § 14-54-1411(b)(1)(C) with language similar to:

(C) A local unit of government may not place a written notice as described under § 5-73-306(18) or provide notice under § 5-73-306(19) prohibiting a licensee, who completed a training course and obtained a concealed carry endorsement under § 5-73-322(g), from possessing a concealed handgun at the physical location.

(i) Any written notice, as described under § 5-73-306(18), or provided notice, under § 5-73-306(19), prohibiting carry at publicly owned buildings or facilities, run by a local unit of government, have no legal effect on, and may be disregarded by licensees who have completed a training course and obtained a concealed carry endorsement under § 5-73-322(g), unless the place is otherwise prohibited by § 5-73-306 or other parts of state or federal law.

Issue #3: Law Unintentionally Prevents Carry by Enhanced Licensees in State Offices co-located with County Offices (Revenue Office)

Explanation of the Issue

A.C.A. § 5-73-306 (5) prevents all CHCL Licensees from carrying into “Any courthouse, courthouse annex, or other building owned, leased, or regularly used by a county for conducting court proceedings or housing a county office”

The intent behind this language is to prevent all licensees from carrying into courthouses and courtrooms.

However, with the addition of the new E-CHCL, Enhanced Licensees are now allowed to carry into state offices. The most common example of state – citizen interaction occurs at the Department of Finance and Administration (Revenue) Offices. One of the central pillars of intent behind the new E-CHCL program was to allow specially trained citizens to carry as they conduct their routine business with the state.

As we break down the language of § 5-73-306 (5) we can see that it any “building” “housing a county office” remains a prohibited place for E-CHCL Licensees. With most Revenue Offices co-located with the office of the county treasurer, this language prevents E-CHCL licensees from carrying, despite the legislative intent in 2017.

Proposed Solution:

Summary: Change the language of § 5-73-306 (5) to allow for carry by E-CHCL Licensees in Revenue Offices.

Detail:

First - Implement the solution from Issue #1 above (to prevent individual state employees / managers from deciding to disallow carry).

Second - Create § 5-73-306(5)(D) with language similar to:

(D) The prohibition on carrying into a building housing a county office does not apply to a licensee who has completed a training course and obtained a concealed carry endorsement under § 5-73-322(g), so long as the building housing the county office does not also contain a courthouse, courtroom, or an active administrative hearing taking place at that time.

Issue #4: Establishing Clarity on Signage that Prevents Entry by Licensees

Explanation of the Issue:

One of the most confusing areas of Arkansas Concealed Carry Licensees is understanding what is a “Legal Sign” that prevents them from carrying into a place. States, like Texas, have established the sign requirements with unmatched clarity, through their statutes like Texas Penal Code § 30.06 & § 30.07.

In order to for entities to exercise their discretion to keep licensed individuals out of their establishments Texas requires extremely specific signage. Their laws spell out that “language identical to the following…” is required.

Arkansas law is not as specific, and confusion abounds.

For instance, does a diagram of a gun with a slash through it intend to keep out ALL guns (including police officers), concealed licensees, unlicensed individuals, or just criminals with guns? Does that same diagram meet the statutory definition listed in A.C.A. § 5-73-306 (18)? I would answer “No” because it does not contain the specific language stating “Carrying a handgun is prohibited”, as required by the statute. However, would a sign stating “Weapons of Any Kind Are Prohibited On These Premises, Regardless of A Concealed-Carry Permit” count (this is the exact language used on the signs placed on War Memorial by State Parks)? It too doesn’t meet the specified language in A.C.A. § 5-73-306(18), yet a judge would likely conclude that its intent is clear.

A.C.A. § 5-73-306(18) defines the signage requirements. It also describes the sign as “written notice”.

Last year, the legislature passed a bill adding the language of A.C.A. § 5-73-306(19). This says that private entities don’t have to post notice but can instead provide written or verbal notice that carrying of a concealed handgun is prohibited. There are no quotation marks around this language, seeming to indicate that any verbal or written notice provided by a private entity suffices, regardless of its clarity or lack thereof.

This then creates the confusion as to whether or not the gun-with-a-slash diagram actually counts as “written notice” now, since signage is described in A.C.A. § 5-73-306(18) as a “written notice”.

Further, there is the confusion on whether or not the message sent by the private entity counts as message received by the licensee.

Does a notice on a website count? Does a notice that is written in an obscure area of the business count? Does the proprietor have to physically walk up and tell the licensee or hand them a note? Does a licensee have to read every line of every piece of paper that any business hands them? Does all of the fine print on the back of a ticket stub count as “written notice”?

For churches, does printing something in the bulletin count? Even so, how do we know if a licensee has been notified? What if they didn’t get a bulletin? Is a licensee now required to read everything in their environment at all times? Are they required to read every line of every fine print document that they come into contact with?

The language of A.C.A. § 5-73-306(18) was confusing enough, and in 2017 the legislature placed an unrealistic burden on all licensees through the passage of A.C.A. § 5-73-306 (19).

I understand that many businesses don’t want to take a stand on this issue. Many have lobbied to not have to post a sign. However, businesses in the state of Texas have adapted through their postings of specific language (§ 30.06 & § 30.07 signs), if a private entity wants to keep licensees out.

Arkansans deserve clarity.

Proposed Solution:

Summary: Repeal § 5-73-306 (19). Next, clarify the language of § 5-73-306 (18) to indicate that extremely specific notice is required in order to prevent licensees from carrying into an establishment.

Detail:

First - Repeal § 5-73-306 (19)

Second – Amend § 5-73-306 (18) (A) (i) to read

(i) Any private place at the discretion of the person or entity exercising control over the physical location of the place by placing at each entrance to the place a written notice clearly readable at a distance of not less than ten feet (10') that in written language identical to the following: "Carrying a Handgun is Prohibited".

Issue #5: Carry is being prohibited at Locations of Administrative Hearings Even when No Hearing is in Progress

Explanation of the Issue:

State run entities, namely the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission regularly hold public meetings at their facilities. They are prohibiting E-CHCL Licensees from attending these public meetings with their handgun. They cite § 5-73-122(b)(D)(i) which prohibits carry by E-CHCL Licensees into “the location of an administrative hearing conducted by a state agency”.

Even though an active administrative hearing is not taking place at the time of the public meeting, they contend that because these hearings sometimes take place at the same location, they can ban carry at all times (even when there are no hearings taking place).

Further, they contend that they are an “entity” and can choose to prohibit carry at any time by putting up a sign or giving notice under § 5-73-306 (18).

Proposed Solution:

Summary: Change the wording of 5-73-122(b)(D)(i) to only disallow carry while an administrative hearing is being conducted.

Detail:

First - Implement the solution from Issue #1 above (to prevent individual state employees / managers from deciding to disallow carry).

Second - Amend § 5-73-122(b)(D)(i) to language similar to:

(i) A courtroom or the location of an ongoing administrative hearing conducted by a state agency, except as permitted by § 5-73-306(5) or § 5-73-306(6);

Issue #6: The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is using a different definition of “restaurant” than what is listed in the Concealed Carry Law

Explanation of the Issue:

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is tasked to promulgate rules and regulations affecting establishments that are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. These businesses are tasked with enforcing these regulations on the citizens they serve.

For instance, Title 1, Subtitle G lists “Prohibited Conduct” for a ABC permittee. Rule #33 states that it is a violation of the rules if the ABC permittee allowed a person to carry a weapon on the premises unless that person is a law enforcement officer or a security guard. This rule states that it is permissible for a citizen to carry if the place is a restaurant using the definition found at § 3-9-202(16). However, the concealed handgun law states that it is permissible for a citizen to carry if the place is a restaurant using the definition found in § 3-5-1202(11).

These definitions are substantially different. The ABC’s definition of restaurant is significantly more restrictive than the definition used in the concealed handgun law. This allows them, through rulemaking, to restrict a citizen’s right to carry into places that go beyond that allowed in actual concealed carry law.

The legislature and the Arkansas State Police are the lead entities responsible for promulgating rules and regulations about weapons. State law and policy has shifted significantly over the past 10 years. We feel that regulations created by the ABC are duplicative, more restrictive than the legislature would have intended, and confusing for citizens to research and understand. The ABC should be in the business of regulating alcoholic beverage licensing, not state weapon policy.

Proposed Solution:

Summary: Draft a bill stating that the ABC Division shall not have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to weapons. The appropriate agency for this is the Arkansas State Police.

Detail:

Work with the BLR to draft a bill stating that the ABC Division shall not have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to weapons. The appropriate agency for this is the Arkansas State Police.

Issue #7: Liability for Entities that Post Signs

Explanation of the Issue:

In 2016, the Tennessee State Senate debated SB 1736, a bill defining liability for firearm exclusion in certain locations. The bill was intended to “balance the right of a handgun carry permit holder to carry a firearm in order to exercise the right of self-defense and the ability of a property owner or entity in charge of the property to exercise control over governmental or private property.”

If an entity (business, government, etc) posted a “no guns allowed” sign, prohibiting permit holders from carrying into their establishment, that entity would assume responsibility and liability for the safety and defense of the permit holder while they were in the establishment.

If a business or other entity posts a sign disallowing carry by lawful permit holders, they then have the obligation to protect the people in their establishment, on their way to and from the establishment. If they disarm licensees and then fail to protect them, they are responsible.

Proposed Solution:

Work with the BLR to draft legislation similar to the 2015 / 2016 version of Tennessee SB 1736.

See attachment for a copy of SB 1736 for further details.

Issue #8: Freedom of Information Act Disclosures for the Existence of Approved Security Plans (not the content of the plans)

Explanation of the Issue:

In 2017 A.C.A. § 5-73-325 Firearm-sensitive areas – Security plan approval was enacted. “Security Plans” are required in order for a collegiate athletic event to qualify as a “firearm sensitive area”, which then allows the college or university to disallow carry.

Under § 5-73-325(e) security plans submitted under this section are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

This is a good thing. We don’t want criminals and terrorists to know the contents of the security plans. The contents of these plans should remain exempt from public disclosure.

However, the existence of an approved security plan is critical information for the public to have.

While the public should reasonably expect approved security plans for major athletic events (i.e. Razorback football / basketball games), how is a member of the public to know if a minor event, such as a track and field event, or a swim meet, actually has an approved plan?

One can imagine a scenario in which the athletic director of a university directs workers to “put out the no gun signs” because it’s on the checklist of things to do to prepare for an athletic event. Workers dutifully put out the signs, disallowing carry, without the event actually having an approved plan.

Because of the loose wording of § 5-73-325(e), the public has no way to hold a university accountable for actually having an approved security plan.

Proposed Solution:

Summary: Add a subsection to § 5-73-325(e) to indicate that the existence of an approved or disapproved security plan is releasable under the Freedom of Information Act.

Detail:

Amend § 5-73-325(e) to read:

(e) The contents of a security plan submitted under this section are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(1) Upon request by the public, under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the department shall disclose the existence or nonexistence of an approved or disapproved security plan.

Summary

With these 8 changes, Arkansans will be better equipped to follow the law while protecting themselves and their families.

]]><![CDATA[My Thoughts on Taff v State of Arkansas]]>Sat, 27 Oct 2018 01:29:31 GMThttp://arkansasarmory.com/updates/my-thoughts-on-taff-v-state-of-arkansas

Last weekend, I was in the Ozarks camping, riding 4-wheelers, and flying my paramotor with my son. We didn’t have cell signal in most places. After a while I was able to find a spot to get signal. When I did, messages came streaming in from many members of the Arkansas Armory community telling me about a court case that had recently been decided at the Arkansas Court of Appeals, Jamie Taff v State of Arkansas, which held that open carry or concealed carry of a firearm without a license/permit in Arkansas isn’t a violation of Arkansas Code Annotated 5-73-120 “Carrying A Weapon”

I’ve spent some time this week digesting the ruling and talking it over with friends of mine in the legal community.

I’m delighted to report that it looks like this case is indeed a strong legal argument in favor of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution and Article II Section 5 of the Arkansas Constitution - the right of our citizens to keep and bear arms! I’m incredibly happy with the court’s ruling, and I believe it is a very big step toward adding clarity to what is and isn’t permissible.

This decision, at the Court of Appeals level, means that the mere carrying of a firearm without illegal intent, absent any other facts, isn’t a violation of 5-73-120 Carrying a Weapon. That provides Arkansans with a tremendous defense against the state wishing to press charges against a citizen for simply carrying a firearm for their own protection. It also makes clear that law enforcement cannot detain a person for only carrying a firearm!

This is a win for citizens in our state!

So let's break down the ruling a little bit.

On April 4, 2017 the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an employee of a local store reporting that a man, later identified as Jamie Taff, was carrying a pistol in his waistband, acting suspiciously, and going in and out of the store several times. Two deputies responded to the call and one of the deputies ultimately encountered Taff walking down the highway towards the county line. As the deputy approached Taff, he activated his blue lights and pulled behind Taff. At the time this deputy activated the lights, Taff had not been observed breaking any laws - a fact that the deputy testified to in court.

At this point, Taff continued to walk a few steps, stopped, turned, faced the deputy, reached into his left pants pocket, and began to reach towards his right side (where his pistol was located). The deputy drew his service weapon, took Taff into custody, searched him, and located narcotics and the pistol on Taff.

I want to make this clear, Taff is no hero in my eyes. It appears that he was carrying drugs and a pistol, and may have been making motions to threaten the life of a fellow Law Enforcement Officer. I am grateful that no one (the officers, and Taff) were not injured in this encounter.

That said, there is a principle in law called “The fruit of the poisonous tree”. If the search violated Taff’s rights, then any of the contraband found on him has to be ignored by the court. Taff contended that the deputy didn’t have the right to search him, because merely carrying a weapon while walking down the side of a public road isn’t a crime. If the deputy couldn’t stop and search him, then anything he found must be ignored (the fruit of the poisonous tree).

The Arkansas Court of Appeals agreed with Taff. The law enforcement officers didn’t have the right to legally activate their blue lights and detain him at the time. They could have approached Taff and had a consensual conversation with him or simply could have followed him and observed his activities. However, at the moment the deputy activated his blue lights, no “reasonable suspicion” of a crime was present. Therefore, everything that happened after that must be ignored by the court.

In many ways, this is a bigger 4th Amendment case than it is a 2nd Amendment one, but the ruling makes several key statements.

The court affirms that “Merely possessing a weapon is not a crime in the State of Arkansas” under 5-73-120. It reminds that a person must be carrying “with a purpose to attempt to unlawfully employ the handgun . . . as a weapon against a person” to be found guilty of a violation of 5-73-120 and may be carried on a person so long as it “does not violate other laws or regulations.”. It makes clear that, “Under the rule of lenity, any doubts as to the interpretation of a criminal statute are resolved in favor of the defendant.” Moreover, Taff was walking in a direction leaving Montgomery County,.

This is great news! It means that the police can’t detain us simply for carrying a firearm, as long as we aren’t violating other laws or regulations.

That said, a violation of ACA 5-73-120 Carrying a Weapon, isn’t the only statute that we have to worry about. I am concerned about the traps and false sense of security that this ruling may create. I fear that this will cause many Arkansans to mistakenly believe that they can carry anywhere, at anytime. This isn’t the case.

We have the Federal Gun Free School Zones Act. This makes it a felony to be within 1000 feet of a school’s property with a firearm, unless certain exemptions are met. One of those exemptions is if the “individual possessing the firearm is licensed to do so by the State in which the school zone is located” That means the Arkansas CHCL exempts you from the federal Gun Free School Zones. So, if you want to legally be able to drop kids off at school with your pistol in the car, or even practically drive through most urban areas you will still need a CHCL.

Further, don’t forget about the wide array of federally prohibited places. Post offices, military installations, the social security administration, federal courthouses, the VA, and more are all places in Arkansas that are unaffected by this.

When we look at other Arkansas law, we can find a wide array of places that will remain illegal to carry without a license. Generally speaking A.C.A. 5-73-119 makes it illegal to carry on school and college property (or bus stops) without a license. A.C.A. 5-73-122 makes it illegal to carry into “publicly owned buildings and facilities” including public offices, parks, sports fields, and other public recreational structures and properties) without the Enhanced License. Of course it will remain illegal to carry in other obvious places like courthouses. Carry into places licensed for alcohol consumption on the premises is illegal without an Enhanced license (or a restaurant with a regular CHCL).

The regular CHCL allows you to carry into a private employer parking lot. Carrying to a place that has a “no weapons” policy could subject you to criminal trespass charges if you don’t have a license. Also, remember that a license is likely required by other states you may be traveling to beyond Arkansas.

This isn’t a comprehensive list of all the places where carry will remain prohibited without a license. If you choose to carry without one, you are signing up to know all the intricacies. The legislature has a lot of work to do if they want to make carry easier.

I think it’s also important to note that the court said that the officers could have handled the situation differently. Carrying openly will invite the attention of law enforcement officers in today’s society. They must be assessing you when they suspect you have a weapon. Society demands that law enforcement officers pay attention to people with weapons in public. You will be approached and watched by LEO’s when you are carrying. Most of the time, if no threat is detected, they will move on, but expect contact. You don’t have to speak to them. The contact will be consensual unless a violation is observed.

Also, it bears stating that when a LEO stops a vehicle and the occupant has a handgun license, it tells the officer a lot about you as a person. It tells them, “This is a citizen who has taken the time to go through a class, that has been through background checks and fingerprints. This is a person that has proven to an instructor that they are safe with their handgun. They have taken the steps to ensure that officers can feel safe in that encounter.” It tells prosecutors and juries the same thing. You may simply find it more practical and less expensive to continue to carry concealed with a license. I still feel that it remains “cheap insurance to make sure that I don’t have any issues.”

I’m really glad this court case went the way it did. Again, I don’t think Taff is a hero in all this. I pray he gets his life sorted out. I think the Arkansas Court of Appeals got this ruling right. I share this even though it's going to hurt our business. But, I think it’s a win for rights in our state, and any time the 2nd Amendment wins, I think it's worth celebrating.

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice and is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular activity before deciding on a course of action. Neither Arkansas Armory nor its employees, officers, or agents are responsible for any actions you decide to take based on the information presented here. Get an attorney and follow their advice on areas of the law that may be controversial.

]]><![CDATA[Arkansas Armory 2018 Shooting League]]>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:56:03 GMThttp://arkansasarmory.com/updates/arkansas-armory-2018-shooting-league

Our 2018 League is kicking off on Monday, August 20, 2018! We're excited to share the details with you and hope you will join in!

This is 6-week "Production" handgun league designed to have fun while playing some shooting games. I want everyone to be able to participate, and work on some shooting fundamentals at the same time.

It will run for 6 weeks and we will have two additional weeks for making up weeks that you might have missed. You can come in and shoot your weekly event anytime during that week, day or night. The staff will score your targets and record your scores. We will publish the scores online each week so you can see how you are doing! Prizes will be awarded for Top Overall, Top Male, Top Female, and one for a lucky Participant. Everyone has a chance to win.

Events:

Week 1 - Battleship. 7 yards - 50 shots - 100 possible points

Each shooter will utilize the whole "Sink-a-Ship" target. Target will be placed at 7 yards. Two points will be awarded for each shot landing in or breaking the line of the red bullseye. One point awarded for each shot landing in or breaking the line of the white outer circle.

Week 2 - Zombie Night. 3, 7 and 10 yards. 30 shots. 100 possible points.

Each shooter will have to shoot at the Darkotic Special Delivery (Pizza Guy) and the Darkotic Ground Crew (Gnome) splatter targets.

Pizza guy will be at 10 yards and each shooter will make 5 shots at his head and 10 shots at the pizza. Each head shot is worth 5 points and each pizza shot is worth 2 points.

Gnome target will be at 3 and 7 yards. Each shooter will make 5 shots at each of the gnomes heads at 7 yards and 1 shot at each of the flamingo heads at 3 yards. Each gnome head shot is worth 5 points and each flamingo head shot is worth 1 point.

Shots on both targets count if the secondary spatter color (green) is triggered.

Week 3 - Hump Day 10 yards - 20 shots - 100 possible points

Using the camel (Hump Day) target, the shooter must fire one shot at each of the 5 bullseyes.

Round 1 = 15 seconds
Round 2 = 12 seconds
Round 3 = 10 seconds
Round 4 = 7 seconds

Center ring = 5 points
Middle ring = 3 points
Outer ring = 1 point
Camel Strike = -5 points

A shooter's score will not be less than zero.

Week 4 - Organ Failure 7 yards - 50 shots - 100 possible points

Each shooter will attempt to hit the specified organ, in the allotted number of shots, on the Blue Silhouette target depicting vital organs.

Brain T Section (Green) - 4 points per hit - 3 shots - 12 possible points
Heart (Yellow) - 3 points per hit - 4 shots - 12 possible points
Lungs (Yellow) - 1 point per hit - 10 shots - 10 possible points
Kidneys (Yellow) - 1 point per hit - 10 shots - 10 possible points
Pelvic Bone (Green) - 3 points per hit - 5 shots - 15 possible points
Liver (Yellow) - 2 points per hit - 6 shots - 12 possible points
Stomach (Yellow) - 2 points per hit - 7 shots - 14 possible points
Spine (Green) - 3 points per hit - 5 shots - 15 possible points

Week 5 - Qual Night 3, 7, 15 yards - 50 shots - 100 possible points

This is the Enhanced CHCL course of fire but with added point values for scoring

Stage 1: 20 rounds at 3 yards
A. 1 shot fired in 2 seconds. Repeat exercise 5 times.
B. 2 shots fired in 3 seconds. Repeat exercise 5 times.
C. 5 shots fired in 10 seconds

Stage 2: 20 rounds at 7 yards
A. 5 shots fired in 10 seconds.
B. 2 shots fired in 4 seconds.
C. 3 shots fired in 6 seconds.
D. 1 shot fired in 3 seconds. Repeat exercise 5 times.
E. 5 shots fired in 15 seconds.

Stage 3: 10 rounds at 15 yards
A. 2 shots fired in 6 seconds.
B. 3 shots fired in 9 seconds.
C. 5 shots fired in 15 seconds.

Scoring:
X - 10 points
Green - 9 points
9 Ring - 7 points
8 Ring - 5 points
7 Ring - 1 point
Divide total by 5

Week 6 - Poker Night 7 yards - 25 shots - 100 possible points

Each Shooter will attempt to shoot the listed poker hands. Each hand requires 5 shots to complete. Point values are specified for each hand

Royal Flush: Ace. King, Queen, Jack, 10 of same suit - 20 points
Straight Flush: Five cards in numerical order of same suit - 19 points
Full House: A pair and three of a kind - 18 points
Flush: Five cards in the same suit - 17 points
Straight: Five cards in sequence, regardless of suit - 16 points

Bonus - Completing 1 of each hand - 10 points

Legal Equipment:

No Single Action handguns (1911, etc). Striker-fired (like Glock, S&W M&P, Sig 320, Walther PPQ, etc), DA/SA (like Sig P226, Beretta 92, Ruger P95), and Double Action Only (like Sig P250 etc) pistols only. DA/SA must start each stage with the hammer down.

9mm (or .38 Special) is the minimum caliber allowed. .22, .25, .32, .380 (etc) are not allowed.

This is a stock division so iron sights of the notch and post design are the only type of sights allowed. No electronic sights of any kind or scopes will be allowed. Aftermarket tritium / night sights and fiber optic sights are allowed as long as they are of the post and notch design.

There is no magazine restrictions, as reloads are not timed during any part of the events Holster draw is not part of the course of fire and firing will begin at the "ready" position.

No compensators or ported barrels allowed. Be aware that ported barrels on Glock "C" model pistols and Shield Performance Center Pistols would therefore not be allowed. Factory available slide cuts are allowed, so guns like the Glock 34 and 35 are allowed.

The gun must be able to fit (with an unloaded magazine inserted) inside a box of dimensions 8.938" x 6" x 1.625"

Prize Support:

The league will award prizes to the Top Overall winner, a Top Male, a Top Female, and a prize for a random participant.

A. The Top Overall winner will receive a Ruger LC9s pistol.
B. The Top Male and Top Female will receive a swag bag consisting of a Coyote Glock Backpack, a Sig Hat, a gun mat, an Arkansas Armory T-Shirt, and a few other odds and ends (the backpacks are cool...people have been trying to get me to sell one to them...). The Top Overall winner is ineligible for the swag bag (to spread the prizes around some)
C. We will randomly draw to give away a Ruger LC9s pistol to one participant. The Top Overall winner will be ineligible for this prize, but the Top Male and Top Female will be eligible.*

When you sign up for the league, you will get a ticket. Then, each week, after your event, you will receive another ticket. You can earn up to 7 tickets total. The more you come, the better chance you have! At the end of the league we will draw to see who wins the Participants LC9s.

We are doing it that way to ensure that everyone has a chance to win a cool prize, not just the best shots. We want everyone to come out and have fun, make friends, and not feel intimidated by the excellent shooters in our community. We also want to take out the ultra-competitive nature that can sometimes result from having a cool top prize.

Cost:

A. It costs $20 to enter the League.
B. Each week participants will pay their range fee ($15) and buy the targets required for the event (a buck or two, depending on target).
C. You may bring your own gun or rent one from us ($20)
D. You may bring your own ammunition or buy from us when you arrive. Our ammunition is required for our rental guns, but you may use your own ammo in your guns. As always, we greatly appreciate it when you buy ammo from us!

Wrapping up:

My heart is to have a fun and not "rules lawyer-y" type of event. I hope this is something that makes you a new friend or that you can use to invite an old friend to the range.

The staff has the decision making authority on all scoring and rules disputes. You can appeal them to me (Nathan) and my say is final. I'd just ask that you keep things in the spirit that they are intended - an event that's more about the fun you'll have along the way than it is about the prizes.

*No purchase necessary. See Arkansas Armory for official rules. To enter, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your contact information to:
Arkansas Armory
Attn: 2018 League
7600 Landers Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117.
Maximum of one ticket per envelope. Maximum of one entry per week between. All entries must be received by October 22, 2018.

]]><![CDATA[Firearms on US Army Corps of Engineers Property]]>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:11:50 GMThttp://arkansasarmory.com/updates/firearms-on-us-army-corps-of-engineers-property

In my concealed carry classes, I’m often asked about carrying concealed in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property. It’s a confusing subject, for many that goes back almost 45 years. Its also a subject extremely important to Arkansans. We have so many wonderful natural resources in this state such as Greer’s Ferry Lake, The Big Dam Bridge / Murray Lock and Dam, the Arkansas River, and Lake Ouachita. We want to know how we can protect ourselves and our families while on this public, federally owned property.

Under current Federal Law and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rules and regulations, it is illegal to possess any firearm, with or without a Concealed Handgun License. Further, it is illegal to possess ammunition inside the boundaries of any Corps property. This includes on the lakes and waterways belonging to the Corps. The only exceptions are for law enforcement officers, for approved hunting activities, at COE shooting ranges, or with written permission from the local District Commander.

This means, despite what some students have been told that they “Can have their gun as long as its unloaded” isn’t true, if they have ammunition in their possession (and don’t meet one of the exemptions).

This can be found at Title 36, CHAPTER 111, PART 327.13 - Explosives, firearms, other weapons and fireworks.

These rules went into place during the Nixon Administration, dating all the way back to 1973. They mean that you can’t have a gun in your tent, in your camper, on your boat, or while your out for a hike.
However, the Corps of Engineers has announced that they are “revising” their complete ban of firearms after a court case known as Nesbitt v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

In 2013, Mrs. Elizabeth Nesbitt (at the time known as Ms. Elizabeth Morris), and Mr. Alan Baker, both residents of Idaho, filed suit against the COE. Ms. Morris had been issued a Concealed Handgun License from the Nez Perce County Sheriff to carry a concealed handgun due to threats and physical attacks against her by a former neighbor. Mr. Baker, an NRA Instructor and Concealed Handgun Instructor, also had a concealed carry license. They both regularly used local COE property for hiking and boating with friends and both regularly carry a firearm for their protection.

In 2012, Ms. Morris and Mr. Baker had their attorney group, the Mountain State Law Firm, wrote a letter to the COE requesting an exemption from the firearms ban. The COE did not respond to their request and in August of 2013, they filed a complaint for relief and a motion asking the district court to immediately end enforcement of the firearms ban.

On October 13, 2014 the district court held that 36 C.F.R. § 327.13 violates the Second Amendment and therefore is unconstitutional. On December 10, 2014, under the Obama Administration, the federal government filed an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

March 3, 2017, the night before arguments were to start, federal lawyers filed a motion with the court stating that the Corps of Engineers intended to reconsider their firearm ban. On November 20, 2017, the Corps granted Mr. Baker and Mrs. Morris written permission to carry loaded firearms on Corps-managed lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

On December 15, 2017 the case was dismissed, and the matter was closed with the courts officially on January 4, 2018 with the COE promising to change their rules. As of April 9, 2018, a rule changes has not been completed.

So currently, carrying a handgun or ammunition on Corps of Engineer property is still technically illegal. While Ms. Morris and Mr. Baker were granted an exception and the Corps promised to change the rules, that has not happened yet. Until the rule change goes into effect, we are still under the current rules. We don’t know what changes will be made or when. I presume the rules would be changed by the end of the year, but that is conjecture on my part.

According to Handgunlaw.us, as of February 10, 2018, The Corps of Engineers Legal Department is still contending that it is illegal to carry onto Corps Property. However, the Legal Rep for the Corps that Handgunlaw.us spoke with said it is commonly accepted that they will not harass or search private vehicles for weapons/firearms or any other prohibited item without obvious and serious cause to do so. That said, they asserted again their authority to do so, if they chose.

In summary, I would not carry onto US Army Corps of Engineer property until their rule revision takes place.

If you would like further information, you can see more at Mrs. Nesbitt’s and Mr. Baker’s law firm’s website at:

https://www.mountainstateslegal.org/cases/all-cases/morris-v.-u.s.-army-corps-of-engineers#.Wsu3i4jwaUk

Handgunlaw.us information on the subject: http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/usa.pdf

Title 36, CHAPTER 111, PART 327.13 - Explosives, firearms, other weapons and fireworks. A link to this pamphlet can be found here: http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/COERulesPamphlet.pdf

]]><![CDATA[Enhanced Carry Training - Some specifics]]>Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:54:33 GMThttp://arkansasarmory.com/updates/enhanced-carry-training-some-specifics

Yesterday we learned that Justin, Angie, and I passed our Enhanced Concealed Handgun Carry License (E-CHCL) Instructor exam! By next week we should have our new Instructor Certificates in hand. Once we do, we can begin teaching the class and getting E-CHCL's in the hands of everyday Arkansas citizens.

So, what does Enhanced Carry do?

With a "regular" CHCL, licensees are subject to numerous "Prohibited Places". The Enhanced CHCL gives you the ability to carry and possess a concealed handgun in more locations. Those locations include:

Publicly owned buildings and facilities
State Capitol grounds and the State Capitol Building
Any meeting place of the governing body of any governmental entity
Any meeting place of the General Assembly or a committee of the General Assembly
Any state office
Athletic events
A portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises
A portion of an establishment where beer or light wine is consumed on the premises
Inside the passenger terminal of an airport
Any church or other place of worship
Any place where a parade or demonstration requiring a permit is being held, even when the licensee is a participant in the parade or demonstration.
The buildings and grounds of a public university, college, or community college.

You might be thinking, "But I don't go to those places." Ever been to the Revenue Office / DMV? That's a state office. Ever been to a movie theater that serves beer (you'd be surprised...most do)? That's an establishment licensed to dispense alcohol. Ever been to a bowling alley? That's an athletic event.

While the "Enhanced" license was originally about college campuses and college buildings (it still covers that too), its now about much more flexibility for everyone.

You might ask, "Isn't this just a ploy by the state to take more money?"

Hardly. The only additional fee paid to the state is a $15 license replacement charge (for them to re-print a new license and mail it to you) if you are 64 years of age or younger, or $7.50 if you are 65 or older.

"What's covered in the class?"

The class is approximately 8 hours long. A maximum of 2 hours will be spent on the range. Five to six hours will be spent in the classroom covering:

Arkansas Law - ACA §§ 5-73-101 to 325 and all significant changes to these chapters as they occur
The terms of an Enhanced License, including the rights and responsibilities of an Enhanced License holder and all locations where the carry of concealed firearms remains prohibited
Self-Defense under Arkansas law, the use of deadly physical force, the subchapter of Arkansas Code on “Justification” (ACA §§ 5-2-601 to -622), and the potential criminal penalties that may be imposed when the use of deadly physical force is not justified
Techniques for weapon retention
General civil liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from use of a firearm
Emergent situations in public locations, including the proper response to law enforcement and the duty to avoid injury to innocent bystanders
Issues related to campus carry, including, but not limited to:
- Responsibility of the licensee to know and obey the campus’s weapons policies
- Distinction between “possession” of a firearm, which is permissible, and “storage” which is not permissible and
- Requirement to carry concealed and potential penalties for violation
Other considerations for enhanced carry, including but not limited to:
- Dangers of carrying or deploying a firearm in proximity to hazardous materials;
- Possible ramifications of alcohol use while in possession of a firearm and
- Identification as an Enhanced License holder in contact with law enforcement
Other options beyond using Deadly Physical Force - Non Violent Dispute Resolution

"What's required to take the class?"

First, you must possess a "regular" valid Arkansas CHCL. Other state's licenses won't work. You can't take Enhanced first. You must already have already gone through the "regular" training.

Second, you are going to shoot in the class. The course of fire involved making shots on a full-size B-27 target (see bottom of article for example), at different specified distances, within certain specified times. You will fire a total of 50 rounds and must score a 70% (35/50) to pass. You get three attempts. If you fail the three attempts, you must wait 90 days to take the class (not just the test...the whole class) again. (Don't worry, we aren't going to charge you multiple times for the class)

I find this causes people some stress, but this is very much within their capabilities. It may take a little work, but you know us. We're here to help you be successful.

The course of fire is as follows:

(1) Stage 1: 3 yard line – 20 Rounds
(A) 5 shots fired in a “one shot exercise” – 2 seconds allowed for each shot;
(B) 10 shots fired in a “two shot exercise” – 3 seconds allowed for each 2 shot sequence;
(C) 5 shots fired in 10 seconds;

(2) Stage 2: 7 yard line – 20 rounds
(A) 5 shots fired in 10 seconds
(B) 5 shots fired in 2 stages:
(i) 2 shots fired in 4 seconds;
(ii) 3 shots fired in 6 seconds;
(C) 5 shots fired in a “one shot exercise” – 3 seconds allowed for each shot;
(D) 5 shots fired in 15 seconds;

(3) Stage 3: 15 yard line – 10 rounds
(A) 5 shots fired in 2 stages:
(i) 2 shots fired in 6 seconds;
(ii) 3 shots fired in 9 seconds;
(B) 5 shots fired in 15 seconds;

All shots are fired from the "Ready" position. Reloads aren't timed. "Hits" are shots that either fall inside the 7 ring or cut the line of the 7 ring. There are no firearm, caliber, or equipment (laser) restrictions. Any shots that happen outside the time result in a -1 to your total score.

You need to practice for this test, but you don't need to stress about it. It is well within everyone's capabilities. Remember, we are here to help you be successful.

The shooting portion, as outlined above, are the only "physical" parts of the course. Don't let age and disability prevent you from taking the course.

"How much does it cost?"

In addition to the $15 / $7.50 you'll pay the state, we will charge $150 per student. We've shopped around, and are $50 under what many other instructors are charging. Remember, the "regular" class is only a 5 hour course. This one is an additional 8 hours.

"When will you start teaching?"

I hope to have our first class beginning within the next two weeks.

"How do I sign up?"

Get your name on our list. There is no charge to put your name and number on our "Interest" list. When we finalize our plans, we will start calling people at the top of the list and offering the course to them. If they pay for the class, they have the spot. If not, we go to the next person on the list.

"How many per class?"

We are thinking a max of 18 people is easily doable for us, while providing a safe, educational, and entertaining experience.

"How will class flow?"

This one is tricky. Most of you know that the range is often crowded on Saturdays. Kicking the general public off our range, on the busiest day of the week doesn't make a lot of sense. Because of this, we are taking a 2-step approach.

Wednesday nights starting at 6:30 PM, we will present the required range safety briefing and then conduct the qualification fire for registered students. Students will get three attempts to pass. If you pass, you attend the classroom portion on Saturday from 2 PM - 8 PM. If you don't pass, you will be rescheduled for a class that's at least 90 days away. You'll then get another attempt to pass the shooting test before attending the classroom portion.

We are thinking this will work for the most people, starting off. If it doesn't work, we'll change. Simple.

"How long is the Enhanced License good for? Do I have to go through more "Enhanced" training to renew my license?"

The "enhanced" license is good for 5 years and follows the same expiration date as your "regular" license. You have to renew your license as normal, but you don't have to take any additional "enhanced" training when you renew. Once "enhanced" it stays enhanced as long as your license isn't revoked or goes "inactive" (meaning expired for more than 6 months). Don't let your license expire for more than 6 months? If you do, you have to take the regular AND enhanced training again, if you wish to have an enhanced license. Think of it kind of like adding a motorcycle endorsement to your drivers license. It just stays on there.

I realize that many of you may have more questions. Feel free to ask them on Facebook, as I see the comments there more easily and can get your questions answered more quickly. Of course, you can always call the shop at 501-835-GUNS ( 501-835-4867 ).

I hope this helps! I'm excited to start helping each of you get your E-CHCL!

- Nathan

]]><![CDATA[IT'S ABOUT MORE THAN BARS - ENHANCED CARRY]]>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:13:50 GMThttp://arkansasarmory.com/updates/its-about-more-than-bars

Yesterday I was out of the shop, “running official errands”, and thought that one of those errands should be a stop at Game Goblins, a board and card gaming shop in Little Rock. Game Goblins is a wonderful store for board and card game enthusiasts, and a great spot for families to hang out and play.

I arrived at 10:00 AM, but a check of the door revealed that their shop didn’t open until 11:00 AM. Dang-it!

As I scanned the door, I saw a notice prominently placed on the top right-hand corner. It read “OFFICIAL NOTICE Application for approval of these premises for NATIVE BEER & MALT BEVERAGES has been made to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, State of Arkansas”

This means that Game Goblins, a place with no “Carrying a firearm is prohibited” sign, is a Prohibited Place for carrying a firearm, regardless of their views on the matter. Their choice is taken away from them by the Prohibited Places list. A.C.A. 5-73-306 (11) & (12) tell us that any portion of an establishment, except a restaurant as defined in § 3-5-1202, EITHER licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises OR where beer or light wine is consumed on the premises are off limits.

Game Goblins isn’t a bar. I’ve never thought about going to a gaming store to get drunk. I don’t go out to drink alcohol. Good for them that they will be offering native beer to their clients! I can clearly see how people would enjoy having a beer and playing their favorite game. I don’t blame them in the slightest.

I also don’t go to Little Rock unarmed.

This isn’t just Game Goblins. A quick records search showed businesses affected such as Dust Bowl Lanes in Little Rock (a bowling alley), Bear Creek Conoco Gas Station in Little Rock, the North Little Rock Athletic Club, Upper Cut Salon in North Little Rock, the Summerhill Racquet Club in Fayetteville, and more.

Fortunately, we have a solution on the way, the Enhanced Carry License.

When you obtain the new E-CHCL, you are not restricted from carrying into establishments that serve alcohol, unless they either post a sign OR give you written or verbal notice. That means that the choice is put back into the business owner’s hands, and that you can go about your life without concern about whether or not an establishment serves alcohol.

The new E-CHCL doesn’t just allow for carry into establishments that serve alcohol. It will allow you to carry into state offices (i.e. The Revenue Office / DMV), athletic events (protecting your child at a Little League game), college campuses and classrooms, and more.

As an instructor, I’m scheduled for the very first test that the State of Arkansas will host. It will be on January 24th at 1:30 PM. God willing, I’ll pass on the first try and I’ll be able to start offering the Enhanced Training very shortly thereafter. If you are interested in getting on the waiting list for the class, you can call us at 501-835-4867. That’s 501-835-GUNS. We are expecting the class to be approximately 8 hours, and to cost about $150.00

Its not just about “bars”. Its about opening up your options. (ASP CHL# 10-657) - Nathan

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