Arkansas citizens who are interested in obtaining a concealed handgun carry license, will find the necessary information and links in this section. Before you begin, please read the Arkansas CHCL Laws and view the Frequently Asked Questions Section, located at the bottom of this page, to guide you through this licensing process. 

New and Renewal Applications

• Apply Online – Instructions | Military Instructions | Application (Preferred method)
• Apply on Paper – Instructions | Application Form – Please see statement below
• U.S. Armed Forces Veteran or Currently Serving (Paper Application) – Instructions | Application Form
• Renew Online – Instructions | Application (Preferred method)
• Renew on Paper – Instructions | Application Form

Concealed Handgun Carry License Fingerprint Locations

A Harvester for Concealed Handgun Carry Licenses can capture and submit fingerprints electronically to the Arkansas State Police AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System). They will need to submit the electronic prints under CCL as the prefix for the transaction number. The transaction number will be either the confirmation number received from an online payment OR a transaction number provided by the Arkansas State Police. ALL TRANSACTION NUMBERS MUST BEGIN WITH THE CCL PREFIX.

****Only resubmittal of fingerprints may use the CHL or CCL prefix, based on the original prefix used with the original transaction number.

***Those wanting to become a Harvester to fingerprint for Concealed Handgun Carry Licenses ONLY, do not need to create an NIC account. If your plans include harvesting for other professions or types of licensures an account with NIC is required.***  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

Check the Status of a Current Application

Transfer License to Arkansas from Another State

• Transfer by Paper – Instructions | Application Form

Enhanced Concealed Handgun Carry Information

• How To Obtain An Arkansas Enhanced Concealed Handgun Carry License
• Upgrade to Enhanced License Form

Arkansas CHCL Law & Administrative Rules

• Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL) Laws (5-73-301 through 329)
• Arkansas Weapons Laws (Possession/Use Generally) (5-73-101 though 133)
• Title 5, Code of Arkansas Rules (Revised effective July 8, 2025)
• Locations Where Possession of a Handgun is Prohibited

Replacement Form

• Lost/Destroyed Replacement Form

Change of Address or Name Notification Form

• Change of Address/Name Notification Form

Note: A new license will not be printed unless you complete a replacement form also. It is not necessary to complete a replacement form if the change of name/address is done at the time of renewal.

Qualification to Become an Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry Firearms Safety Training Instructor

• See 5 CAR § 1-303 of the CHCL Rules (above) for specific qualifications.
• Instructor Application Instructions
• Instructor Application Form
• CHCL Training Instruction Manual (minimum requirements)
• ECHCL Training Instruction Manual (minimum requirements for ECHCL)
• Live Fire Qualification
• Non‐Violent Dispute Resolution

Current Instructors Only

• New & Renewal Training Certificate
• Enhanced CHCL Training Certificate

“Firearm Sensitive” Areas Application and Information

• Arkansas State Police “Firearm-Sensitive” Areas Application Information
• Security Plan Template

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my concealed handgun carry license issued in another state honored in Arkansas?  Yes, but you are bound by the Arkansas concealed handgun carry law and rules.

How do I know what states honor my Arkansas concealed handgun carry license?  You will need to contact the state to which you intend to travel to make that determination.

If I have never had a CHCL before, but I want an Enhanced CHCL, do I have to take both classes?  Yes, you must take the basic and the enhanced training class (approximately 8 hours of instruction and live-fire proficiency qualification).  After successful completion of both courses the instructor will provide the applicant with a completed basic Concealed Handgun Carry License training page and an Enhanced Concealed Handgun Carry License training page (two separate training pages). For ECHCL information, CLICK HERE.

How long will it take to process my application?  The law allows up to four months for ASP to process the application.  Things that may cause that time limit to be extended:

• If fingerprints are not classifiable and must be resubmitted
• Having incomplete criminal history information
• Not submitting all necessary information, such as proof of citizenship for persons born outside the United States
• Training page expired, incomplete or not signed
• Not promptly responding to requests for further information from ASP

License Reciprocity

Effective August 16, 2013, the State of Arkansas acknowledges all concealed handgun carry licenses lawfully issued by another state.

It is the individual responsibility of each Arkansas concealed carry licensees who may travel outside the State of Arkansas to determine whether their license is lawfully acknowledged within other out-of-state jurisdictions.