Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 130 - Arkansas State Police
Rule 130.00.95-001 - Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Act 419 of 1995 - License to Carry a concealed Weapon
Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 130.00.95-001
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024
ACT 419 OF 1995, RULES AND PROCEDURES, GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHR 1. "DEFINATIONS'' as used in these rules and procedures, unless the context otherwise requries, the following definition are adopted:
1. A "DIRECTOR" means the
Director of the Arkansas State Police or his designated representative.
1. B "HANDGUN" means any firearm
as described In Section
1.b
of Act 41 9 of 1995.
1. C ''CONCEALED'' means to cover from
observation so as to prevent public view as defined in section 1.c of Act 419
of 1995.
1. D "APPLICANT" means any
person who has submitted to the Department a property completed application for
approval of a concealed handgun license, firearm safety training instructor
approval or firearm safety training program approval.
1. E "DEPARMENT'' means the Department of
Arkansas State Police.
1. F
''LICENSE'' means the written authorization issued by the Director to the
holder entitling that person to carry a concealed handgun as prescribed by Act
419 of 1995.
1. G "LICENSEE" means
any person to whom a license has been issued under the provisions of Act 413 or
1995.
1. H "INSTRUCTOR" means any
person who has been approved by the Director to instruct the training
requirements for a license to c any a concealed handgun under the provisions of
Act 419 of 1995 and these rules.
1.
I "APPLICATION" means a form of such size and design that contains
the required information as prescribed by Act 419 of 1995, enabling a person to
apply for a license to carry a concealed handgun or an instructor's permit as
described herein.
1. J
"DOCUMENTATION- means such other information as may be required under the
provisions of Act 419 of 1995, only to be utilized in determining the
applicant's qualifications.
1. K
"REGISTRATION" means a permit granted to an instructor certifying him/her to
instruct the training provisions outlined herein.
1. L "TRAINING" means the training
requirements set forth in these rules and procedures for licensure to carry a
concealed handgun under the provisions of Act 419 of 1995.
1. M "HEARING OFFICER" means the Director of
the Arkansas State Police or his designated representative acting in cases of
adjudication as outlined in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, as
amended.
1. N "DUPLICATE LICENSE"
means a license to carry a concealed handgun that has been issued to a licensee
to replace the previously issued license.
CHR 2. "APPLICATION" The application shall be of such size and design that will include relative information required by Act 419 of 1995. The Director shall have the authority to design and, if necessary, amend the application form as he deems necessary, maintaining the guidelines set forth under the provisions of Act 419 of 1995.
2. A
"AVAILABILITY* Applications for a license to carry a concealed handgun, firearm
safety training instructor's registration and firearm safety training program
approval may be obtained at any office of the Arkansas State Police during
normal business hours and at any other location as may be approved by the
Director.
2. B "PROPER APPLICATION"
means a property completed application to carry a concealed handgun as
described in the provisions of Act 419 of 1995, and these rules. Any person who
fails to submit a property completed application shall have the application
returned with a notification of the reason. The time limitations as described
in Act 419 of 1995 snail not take effect until a proper application is received
by the Department. - -
2. C
"DOCUMENTATION" means, in addition to the application as described in Act 419
of 1995, the following information:
1. A full
face photograph accurately depicting the appearance of the applicant at the
time the application is submitted.
2. Non-refundable application fees as
described in the provisions of Act 419 of 1995 and these rules.
3. A property completed, signed and notarized
waiver authorizing the Department access to the applicant's records as outlined
in the provisions of Act 419 of 1395. The waiver shall be of such size and
design as may be determined by the Director.
4. A full set of classifiable fingerprints as
described in Act 419 of 1995.
5.
Proof of the applicant's successful completion of the firearm safety training
program as described in these rules.
6. A statement of allegiance to the United
States Constitution, the Arkansas Constitution, and all Federal and State
Courts.
7. Any other information
the Director may require from the applicant to determine his/her qualifications
to hold a license under the provisions of Act 419 of 1995 and these
rules.
2. D A licensee
may apply for a duplicate license on a form of such size and design as may be
determined by the Director under the following conditions:
1. Is in compliance with
Section 2, subsection h of Act 413 of 1995.
2. Is in compliance with Section 2,
subsection i of Act 419 of 1995.
3.
Is in compliance with rule
4 of these rules and
regulations.
4. Pay ail applicable
fees.
2. E An applicant
who applies for a duplicate license shall complete the range firing as
described in rule
7.B-6 if he/she is applying for
the duplicate license to c any a handgun which is significantly different than
that which he/she was previously licensed to carry.
CHR 3. "FEES": The Director of the Arkansas State Police, in accordance with the authority given him under the provision of Act 419 of 1995, hereby establishes the following fees:
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3. A "ORIGINAL LICENSE" |
$ 100.00 |
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3. B "RENEWAL LICENSE" |
$ 100.00 |
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3. C 'STATE POLICE BACKGROUND" |
$ 15.00 |
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3. D "DUPLICATE LICENSE" |
$15.00 |
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3. E "LATE FEE" |
$ 15.00 |
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3. F "F. B. I. FINGERPRINT CHECK" |
$ 24.00 |
The fees as described in 3.A, 3. C and 3.F must accompany all applications for an original license.
The fees as described in 3.B and 3. C must a company all applications for a renewal license if the application is submitted in a timely manner.
If the renewal application is submitted after the license expiration date, the fee as outlined in 3.E must also accompany the application.
The fee as outlined in 3. D must accompany all applications for a duplicate license.
If an applicant for an instructor's registration has not applied for a license to c any a concealed handgun under the provisions of Act 419 of 1995, then he/she must submit the fees as outlined in 3. C and 3.F with his/her application.
(ATTENTION): The fee as described in 3. F above must be submitted by a separate check as outlined below.
All fees described herein are non-refundable and are to be paid to the "Arkansas State Potice". All fees outlined herein shall be submitted only by cashiers check, certified check or money order.
CHR 4. "LICENSE DESIGN AND ISSUE"
4. A The license to carry a concealed handgun
as provided by Act 419 of 1995 shall be of such size and design as may be
determined by the Director, and when issued shall contain the following
information of the licensee;
1. Name as shown
on the application for a license;
2. Licensee's date of birth;
3. Licensee's physical description;
4. License number;
5. Expiration date of the license; and
6. Serial number(s) of the
handgun(s) the licenseeis authorized to carry.
4. B Each licensee shall be assigned a
specific number by the Director. Once assigned, the license number and license
shall not be assigned or transferred to another person.
4. C A license, when surrendered to the
Department for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration date, may be
returned to the holder only after said holder provides proof of meeting all the
qualifications to hold such license as outlined in the provisions of Act 419 of
1995 and these rules. In no event shall the license fee or any portion thereof
be refunded.
4. D The licensee
shall notify the Department, in writing, within thirty (30) calendar days of
the discovery of a lost or stolen license. The Director shall cancel the
original license and a duplicate license shall be issued upon payment of the
fee prescribed herein.
4. E The
license shall be renewed in accordance with the provisions of Act 419 of 1995
and these rules.
4. F The licensee
shall notify the Department, in writing, within thirty (30) calendar days of
any name or address change.
CHR 5. 'LICENSEE REQUIREMENTS"
5. A
The license shall be used solely by the licensee.
5. B The licensee shall at all times, while
in possession of a concealed handgun, carry the license on his/her
person.
5. C While in actual
possession of a concealed handgun, the licensee shall present the original
license (or valid issued duplicate) for inspection, along with an official form
of photo identification , upon request by any peace officer. An official form
of photo identification shall be, but is not limited to, any of the following:
1. Current and valid Arkansas drivers license
denoting the same address as shown on the concealed handgun license;
2. Current and valid military identification
card;
3. Valid identification card
issued by the State of Arkansas denoting the same address as shown on the
concealed handgun license; or
4.
Valid passport.
5. D
Reproduced copies shall not be substituted for the original license.
5. E Reproduced copies shall not be accepted
for the second form of identification as described in rule 5. C.
CHR 6. "LICENSE RENEWAL"
6. A The license shall expire four (4) years
from the date of issuance. The licensee must renew the license on or before the
date it would otherwise expire and failure to do so shall result in the
expiration of the license.
6. B The
licensee shall renew the license upon proper completion of a renewal
application of which size and design shall be determined by the
Director.
6. C All applications for
a renewal license shall be accompanied by a renewal fee as outlined in these
rules, and a notarized affidavit stating the applicant remains qualified
pursuant to the criteria set forth by Act 419 of 1995 and these
rules.
6. D If the holder of an
expired license applies for a renewal within six (6) months following the
expiration of the license, the applicant shall be processed as a renewal,
providing the requirements set forth In rule 6. C have been met. If the holder
of an expired license applies for renewal after more than six (6) months have
elapsed after expiration of his/her license, the applicant shall be considered
ineligible far renewal and shall be required to meet all the standards and
requirements of a new license applicant
6.
E The Director shall verify that the applicant meets the
requirements set forth and failure to meet such requirements shall result in
the denial of the application.
6. F
An application far renewal of a license to carry a concealed handgun may be
submitted to the Department no earlier than ninety (90) calendar days prior to
the expiration date of the license. Applications submitted to the Department
far renewal after sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration date may
result in a lapse of continuity.
CHR 7. "TRAINING"
7. A A person
shall, prior to submitting an application for a concealed handgun license or
renewal, successfully complete an approved firearm safety training program. The
training must be conducted and attested to by an approved registered instructor
as defined in these rules. The required training for an original application
may be completed at any time within six (S) months prior to applying for a
license. The required training for renewal shall be completed at any time
within twelve (12) months prior to expiration, and may consist of demonstrated
proficiency in a live course of fire as described in 7.B.S.
7. B The required minimum standards for the
firearm safety training far licensure and renewal shall be, but not limited to,
the following topics and requirements:
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1. HANDGUNS |
CLASSROOM |
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2. FUNDAMENTALS |
CLASSROOM |
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3. SELF DEFENSE AND THE LAW |
CLASSROOM |
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4. AMMUNITION AND PRACTICE |
CLASSROOM |
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5. PRACTICE |
CLASSROOM OR RANGE |
The above subjects shall be instructed from a course of instruction that has been submitted to and approved by the Director and shall be no less than five (5) hours in duration.
6.
The applicant must successfully demonstrate proficiency with the use of a
handgun on the firing range. The proficiency standard shall be submitted to and
approved by the Director and shall include utilizing "LIVE" ammunition and
firing. The instructor must record the amount of time used by the applicant to
demonstrate proficiency with the handgun. The Director shall not accept the
training requirements of an applicant unless the instructor has submitted and
gained approval of the required standards.
7. C No instructor shall certify the
successful completion of the training requirements of an individual unless the
individual successfully meets the required standards of proficiency. The
instructor may, at the instructor's discretion, refuse to instruct any person
if in the opinion of the instructor that person is incapable of successfully
completing the required standards of training.
7. D Instructors shall maintain ail training
records of every individual they have instructed far the purpose of obtaining a
concealed handgun license, for a period of not less than five (5) years from
the date of training.
7. E An
instructor may utilize guest instructors or lecturers provided the following
conditions are met:
1. The guest instructor
must be knowledgeable in the subject matter of the instruction.
2. A course outline detailing the subject
matter the guest instructor will cover must be submitted to and approved by the
Director.
3. The Director shall be
notified, in writing, a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to the date the
guest instructor will be utilized, of the guest instructor's qualifications in
addition to the material outlined in rule
7.E.2.
7. F An approved
registered firearm safety training instructor shall be present in the
instruction area during the guest instructor's period to verify the subject
matter was property covered.
CHR 8. "TRAINING INSTRUCTORS"
8. A In
addition to the qualifications set forth in Act 419 of 1995 for a person to
carry a concealed handgun, an applicant to become registered as a firearm
safety training instructor shall have received an instructor certification in
at least one (1) of the following:
1. An
individual employed as a police officer who holds a current and valid firearms
instructor's certificate issued by the Arkansas Low Enforcement Training
Academy;
2. An individual who holds
a current and valid certification and has successfully completed the Police
Firearms Instructor Development School or Law Enforcement Security Firearms
Instructor Development School as certified by the National Rifle Association or
who holds a current and valid Personal Protection Instructor rating from the
National Rifle Association;
3. Have
one (1) year experience as a firearm instructor for, and currently employed by
a security services contractor or the security department of a private business
that is licensed by the State of Arkansas, having been certified by the
Arkansas Board of Private Security Agencies as an instructor.
8. B The Director may require
applicants for registration as instructors to demonstrate their qualifications
by examination. The examination shall consist only of the provisions of Act 419
of 1995, and these rules.
8. C A
person may apply to be an instructor on a form of such size and design as may
be determined by the Director. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to
show his/her qualifications for registration as an instructor.
8. D The Director shall make a decision
within sixty (60) calendar days after the receipt of ail requested information
from the applicant. In the event the applicant is denied the Director shall
notify the applicant of his decision in writing stating the reason for the
denial. Approved applicants shall be assigned a firearm safety training
instructor registration number.
8.
E The Director may, at his discretion, establish apprenticeship
programs for individuals failing to meet the qualifications as outlined in rule
8.A.
8. F An instructor shall at all times legally
operate in accordance with all Federal, State, County and City laws and
ordinances.
8. G If the instructor
ceases to be an instructor for any reason whatsoever, the Director shall be
notified, in writing, of the cessation within five (5) calendar days and, if
requested, provide all records as outlined in rule
7.D to the Director.
8. H An instructor shall notify the
Department within thirty (3Q) calendar days of any change in his/her name or
address that is shown on his/her application, and may not conduct any business
under the provisions of Act 419 of 1995 and these rules under a name
other than what is shown on his/her application for
registration.
8. I Instructors must
include the registration number assigned to them by the Director on all matters
of advertising their services as described in these rules.
8. J The Director may* at his discretion,
approve an applicant who fails to meet the qualifications as outlined in rule
8, A if it is deemed the applicant is qualified by experience, education,
etc.
8. K An instructor shall, at
all times, maintain a current and valid certificate as outlined in rule 8. A on
file with the Department. Failure to comply with this requirement shall result
in the automatic suspension of the registration.
8. L An applicant for an instructor's
registration shall be exempt from the training requirements as set forth in
rule 7. A and 7. B provided the
applicant qualifies pursuant to rule
8. A and 8. B of these
rules.
8. M An applicant (or an
instructor's registration who is not licensed to carry a concealed handgun
under the provisions of Act 419 of 1995 shall submit with his/her application
the required fees as outlined in Rule
3. C and 3.
F.
CHR 9. "SUSPENSIONS, REVOCATIONS AND HEARINGS"
9. A In any hearing
held for the purpose of affording any applicant the opportunity to demonstrate
his/her qualifications under the provisions of Act 41
9 of 1995 and these rules, the burden of proof shall be on the
applicant.
9. B In any hearing held
for the purpose of revoking or suspending a licensee who has qualified under
the provisions of Act 419 of 1995 and these rules, the burden of proof shall be
on the Director or complaintant.
9.
C The Director may issue a written order of summary suspension of-
a license if it is determined that the public health, safety, or welfare
requires emergency action. The suspended license holder shall be afforded a
hearing in a prompt and timely manner.
9.
D The Director shall issue an order of suspension if any licensee
becomes ineligible under the criteria set forth in the provisions of Act 419 of
1995 and these rules, and the license shall remain suspended until a hearing is
held to determine revocation or other action.
9.
E The Director has the authority to suspend and/or revoke the
registration of any instructor who has qualified under the provisions of Act
419 of 1995 and these rules if it is determined that the instructor has:
1. Practiced fraud, deceit or
misrepresentation;
2. Made a
material misstatement in the application for registration as a training
instructor under the provisions of Act 419 of 1995 and these rules;
3. Demonstrated incompetence or
untrustworthiness in his/her actions;
4. Failed to comply with the provisions of
Act 419 of 1995 and these rules;
5.
Committed any act which if committed by a licensee would subject the license to
suspension or revocation.
9.
F Upon notification of suspension or revocation, the licensee
shall immediately return the concealed handgun license to the Director. Any
license under suspension or revocation is subject to seizure by any peace
officer.
9. G if a license that has
been issued under the provisions of Act 419 of 1995 and these
rules is revoked by the Director, the former licensee shall not be eligible to
apply for a concealed handgun license for a period of twenty-four (24) months
from the date of revocation, at which time the applicant must meet all
qualifications which apply to a new applicant.
9. H Upon the denial, suspension or
revocation of a license, registration of a firearm safety training instructor
or a firearm safety training program, the affected party shall be afforded the
opportunity for a hearing. The affected party shall notify the Director of
his/her intent within ten (10) calendar days of notice of suspension, denial or
revocation.
9. I The party shall be
notified of the date, time and location of the hearing in accordance with the
Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act
9.
J Hearings shall be conducted in an informal manner and without
necessity of adherence to the rules of evidence required in judicial
proceedings.
9. K Hearings shall be
conducted by the hearing officer appointed by the Director as outlined in rule
1.M of these rules.
9. L Hearings
shall be held at a location to be determined by the Department.
9 M Inrelevant, immaterial or unduty
repetitious evidence shall be excluded by the hearing officer.
9. N Notice may be taken of generally
recognized technical or scientific facts within the Department's specialized
knowledge. The Department's experience, technical competence and specialized
knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of the evidence.
9. O The Department will cause to be made an
official record of the proceedings.
9.
P Parties shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to
submit evidence in open hearing, compel the attendance of witnesses and to
require the presentation of pertinent written documents and to cross examine
any witness at the hearing.
9. Q If
the party does not appear at the hearing, the party will be notified, In
writing, of the hearing findings. All notices shall include the findings of
fact, conclusions of law and the final order.
9.
R The decision of the Director shall be final.
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