Concealed Carry NEW License

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• CLICK below to see the available dates and times of upcoming classes. Select the one that works best for you.
• Every month we try to have at least 2 Saturdays, a weekday and a week night class to accommodate most anyone's schedule.
• Once a class is FULL, the date/time will be removed

Application Process

• Here is where you go to make your Application with the Arkansas State Police for your NEW license.
• Upon completion of your application, you will be provided with a Fingerprint Submission Form,
• Student will take this form to an authorized Fingerprint Harvester to get fingerprinted.
• Effective July 28, 2021 AR State Police will no longer accept paper fingerprint cards. 
• The fingerprinting agency will provide the student with the form to send in with your Training Certificate (provided by your instructor after completing the class).
• Clicking the button below will open the State Police website for Application Instructions.

 What to Bring to Class:
** DO NOT BRING A LOADED FIREARM INTO THE RANGE. PLEASE HAVE YOUR UNLOADED FIREARM IN A CASE OR IN A BAG BEFORE ENTERING THE BUILDING. NO HOLSTERED FIREARMS **

• Valid Photo ID
• UNLOADED Semiautomatic Firearm (.22 cal or larger)
• Ammunition - 10 rounds per person
• Snacks or drinks are welcome in class. Tobacco is not.
• Hearing Protection provided if you do not have your own.
• Eye protection available for sale.

These are the general requirements to qualify for an AR Concealed Carry License

• Medical Marijuana User Card or having the User Card in the 365 days prior to making Application will result in denial of License.
• US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident
• Resident of AR for at least 90 days
• At least 21 years of age, 18 years old if Military
• Do not suffer from physical or mental infirmity that prevents safe gun operation
• Not threatened or attempted suicide
• Not convicted of felony (unless pardoned)
• Not subject to federal or state law making it unlawful for you to receive, possess, transport a gun
• Successful background check (FBI NICS & ASP)
• Do not chronically or habitually use controlled substance 
• Do not chronically or habitually use alcohol
• DO desire a legal means to carry concealed
• Not been adjudicated mentally incompetent
• Not been voluntarily or involuntarily committed to a mental institution or treatment facility
• Not a fugitive from justice, no active warrant

Using the link below, you can easily check the status of your New or Renewal Application with the State Police by entering either:

Last Name/Date of Birth/and Drivers Lic#

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Your 17 digit Confirmation Number

(you will be taken to the State Police Website)