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130.00.8-14.2. Application for approval of registration

AR ADC 130.00.8-14.2Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: January 27, 2020

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 130. State Police
Division 00.
Rule 8. Concealed Handgun Carry License Rules
Chapter 14. Firearms Safety Training Instructor
Effective: January 27, 2020
Ark. Admin. Code 130.00.8-14.2
130.00.8-14.2. Application for approval of registration
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(a) The burden shall be on the Firearms Safety Training Instructor applicant for registration to bring himself or herself within the Division requirements as set out below. The applicant for registration is required to:
(1) Continuously meet the qualification requirements set forth in Arkansas law for a person to be licensed to carry a concealed handgun;
(2) Within six (6) months of application, successfully complete the examination administered by the Division. The examination shall consist of the provisions of ACA ยงยง 5-73-101 et seq., federal firearms laws, enhanced training topics, and these Rules;
(3) Hold a firearms instructor training certificate from a Division recognized instruction course;
(4) Offer enhanced training; and
(5) Submit:
(A) A properly completed registration application;
(B) The background check fees required for state and national background checks; and
(C) One (1) set of legible, classifiable fingerprints, however the requirement for fingerprints is waived if the applicant holds a current and valid Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License.
(b) Division recognized firearms instructor training certificates include:
(1) Firearm instructor's certificate issued by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards and Training Commission;
(2) Completion of a Certified Pistol Instructor Course that is recognized by the Division and completion of a Range Officer Safety Course that is recognized by the Division; or
(3) Firearm instructor's certification issued by a federal law enforcement or military agency.
(c) The Director shall require applicants for registration as instructors to demonstrate their qualifications by examination. The examinations are given in Little Rock at the Arkansas State Police Headquarters and only with prior approval.
(d) The Director may, at his or her discretion, approve an application for registration for a person who fails to meet the qualifications as outlined in this Rule, if it is determined that the applicant is qualified by experience, education, etc. The registration applicant will still be required to successfully complete the examination administered by the Division.
(e) Instructors are not required to obtain an Arkansas concealed handgun carry license, although it is recommended.
(f) In the event the applicant is denied, the Director shall promptly notify the applicant of his or her decision in writing, via certified mail, return receipt requested, stating the reason for the denial.

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Amended Dec. 25, 2017; June 25, 2018; Jan. 27, 2020.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 130.00.8-14.2, AR ADC 130.00.8-14.2
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