(a) A person shall, prior to submitting an initial application for a concealed handgun carry license, successfully complete a Division approved firearm safety training program. The training must be conducted and attested to by a registered Firearms Safety Training Instructor as defined in these Rules. The program shall consist of a minimum of five (5) hours of instruction on the following topics:
(1) Administrative matters, including the application process and explanation of criteria for passing the course;
(2) Avoiding victimization;
(3) Laws regarding use of a handgun;
(4) Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry Licensing laws and Rules;
(5) Encounters with law enforcement;
(6) Inspection of the handgun;
(7) Types of handguns;
(8) Ammunition;
(9) Cleaning and storage of a handgun;
(10) Carrying “concealed;”
(11) Classroom preparation for range instruction.
(b) The required training for an initial license may be completed at any time within six (6) months prior to the Division's receipt of a properly completed application packet.
(c) The applicant must successfully demonstrate proficiency with the use of a handgun on the firing range by “live-fire.”
(d) An instructor may not provide his or her own training certification for his or her own Arkansas concealed handgun carry license initial application.
(e) A valid, current firearm safety training instructor registration issued by the Division may be substituted as the training requirement for an initial concealed handgun carry license.
Credits
Amended Dec. 25, 2017; Jan. 27, 2020.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 130.00.8-13.0, AR ADC 130.00.8-13.0
