Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 013 - Department of Parks and Tourism
Division 05 - Parks Division
Rule 013.05.03-001 - Park Directive 3070 - Firearms, Explosives, and Fireworks
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024
I. USE OF FIREARMS - The public display of any firearm is prohibited.
II. CONCEALED HANDGUNS
Act 1110 of 2003 was enacted to permit persons to carry a concealed handgun into a public park. Section 1 addresses places in which concealed handguns are not allowed. Among the list of places are "any building wherein a state office is located" and "schools". See also Arkansas Statute 5-73-306.
The Bladesmith School at Old Washington
DeGray Lake Resort Lodge and Convention Center
Maintenance Buildings
Marina Sales Offices
Mather Lodge
Museum Buildings with Offices
Ozark Folk Center Lodge Office, Recreation Room, and Gift Shop
All Restaurants / Cafes
Queen Wilhelmina Lodge
Visitor Information Centers.
III. SPORTS / HUNTING FIREARMS
Persons "on a journey" may have firearms on state property (Arkansas Statute 5-73-120 ). However, while on state park / museum property, firearms must be kept unloaded and in a locking device or in a locked vehicle at all times.
The only exception to this rule will be during specified hunting seasons and in designated hunting areas at Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area under cooperative management agreement with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
IV. SHOOTING RANGES
The Department currently operates shooting ranges at Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area and the Ozark Folk Center. Firearms and related ammunition are allowed on these ranges, but firearms must be unloaded upon entry and departure from these sites.
V. EXPLOSIVES
The use of explosives of any type is prohibited within state park / museum properties. For construction purposes, special permission for the use of explosives must be obtained from the State Parks Director or Manager of Operations.
VI. FIREWORKS
To celebrate some national holidays and in conjunction with special events, fireworks programs or special events may be established at a park / museum. However, due to the danger of bodily harm, especially to children, the danger of starting grass fires, and the noise and disturbance to park visitors, the Department of Parks and Tourism prohibits the individual use and display of all types of fireworks. In addition, the sale of fireworks is prohibited in any park /museum store or any concessions inside park / museum boundaries.
Any use of fireworks within the park after a warning is given will result in the confiscation of the items.
Replaces PD 3070 dated July 1, 1975, and
PD 3070.1 dated August 27, 1987
APPROVED BY: ______________________________
GREG BUTTS, DIRECTOR Arkansas State Parks