SB480

Senate Bill 480 amends the Arkansas Code to explicitly state that the purpose of the state’s concealed carry licensing statute is to facilitate reciprocity for Arkansas license holders in other jurisdictions that require such licensing. The bill formally clarifies that possessing a concealed carry license is not a legal requirement for an individual to carry a concealed handgun within the borders of Arkansas. By adding section 5-73-328 to the code, the legislation codifies existing practice and legislative intent regarding constitutional carry in the state. The bill does not change the eligibility requirements or the process for obtaining a license, but rather serves to codify the status of the license as a tool for interstate recognition.