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2019 Arkansas Code
Title 5 - Criminal Offenses
Subtitle 6 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare
Chapter 73 - Weapons
Subchapter 3 - Concealed Handguns
§ 5-73-319. Transfer of a License to Arkansas

Universal Citation:
AR Code § 5-73-319 (2019)
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  • (a) Any person who becomes a resident of Arkansas who has a valid license to carry a concealed handgun issued by a reciprocal state may apply to transfer his or her license to Arkansas by submitting the following to the Division of Arkansas State Police:

    • (1) The person's current reciprocal state license;

    • (2) Two (2) properly completed fingerprint cards;

    • (3) A nonrefundable license fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00);

    • (4) Any fee charged by a state or federal agency for a criminal history check; and

    • (5) A digital photograph of the person or a release authorization to obtain a digital photograph of the person from another source.

  • (b) After July 31, 2007, the newly transferred license is valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of issuance and binds the holder to all Arkansas laws and rules regarding the carrying of the concealed handgun.

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