Arkansas Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Arkansas law does not impose specific legal requirements on individuals selling firearms privately, which makes it permissible for sellers to engage in private sales without the need for a background check on the buyer, registration of the sale with the state, or the provision of a bill of sale. While it is generally good practice for private sellers to document the transaction, including creating a bill of sale for personal records, there is no legal obligation to do so under Arkansas law.

This lack of regulation in private sales differentiates Arkansas from other states that may require more stringent checks, aiming to facilitate personal freedom in firearm transactions within legal parameters. It’s important for sellers to operate within other applicable laws, especially concerning who they sell to, ensuring they do not sell to prohibited individuals, such as minors or felons.