Arkansas law preempts cities and counties from regulating firearms, ammunition, and components. Local rules conflicting with state law are void, with limited exceptions for public buildings and employer policies recognized by statute.
Arkansas Code 14-16-504 reserves to the state the regulation of firearm ownership, transportation, and possession. Counties and municipalities cannot enact ordinances regulating firearms, ammunition, or related components inconsistent with state statute. Limited exceptions include reasonable public-building rules and ordinances regulating discharge of firearms within municipal limits. Subdivisions adopting prohibited ordinances may face civil action. The preemption protects uniform statewide rights for lawful gun owners traveling among Arkansas jurisdictions.
Local ordinances exceeding state authority are unenforceable; aggrieved persons may seek declaratory or injunctive relief against the political subdivision attempting enforcement.
Fort Smith, AR
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