Suppressor law
Legal
Civilian possession is legal under state law. No state carve-out is tied to federal registration.
| Statute | Ark. Code 5-73-104(a)-(b); 5-73-105 |
| Notes | Prior-run note cited 5-73-104/105: current 5-73-104(a) enumerates only bombs, metal knuckles and a catch-all ('other implement... that serves no lawful purpose') - silencers are not listed (2019 Acts 495/1051 removed them), and (b) additionally excepts items 'in compliance with the National Firearms Act... or other applicable federal law'. 5-73-105 authorizes manufacture/repair/transport/sale for armed forces and law enforcement. |
| Hunting | Legal - suppressor use allowed for Arkansas hunting (federally compliant devices). |
Federal context: suppressor tax $0 since Jan 1, 2026 (OBBBA); ATF stopped enforcing NFA approval/registration Oct 9, 2026. State law is unchanged and independently controls.
Carry law
Your permit is honored by all states.
| Permit type | Shall Issue |
| Constitutional carry | Yes |
| Duty to inform | No proactive duty |
| Open carry | Allowed |
| Minimum age | 21 |
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