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Nothing is more important than protecting ourselves and our families -- especially during these times of uncertainty. Yet, some anti-gun lawmakers are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to deny you and your loved ones your fundamental right to self-defense and your Second Amendment rights. 

These anti-gun and anti-self defense extremists deem gun stores "non-essential," they shut down issuance of firearm permits, and, in some locations, they have created extreme delays for background checks required for firearm transfers. Some jurisdictions have even put added restrictions on firearm transfers, making it all but impossible for many law-abiding Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

All of this is happening against a backdrop of reported prisoner furloughs and law enforcement only arresting for the most serious of crimes. 

Just like you, we know that's wrong.

That is why the NRA will keep a constant watch on what is happening nationwide and will work diligently to ensure that you are able to defend yourself and your family during these unprecedented times. In the past four decades, your NRA has led the way to pass Right-to-Carry, Castle Doctrine, and most important for the current crisis, protection against gun confiscation during declared emergencies. This time is no different.

We hope you find this website useful. Please use it to stay updated on what's happening in your town or state and across the country. If you need help or would like to alert us to something happening in your town or state, please contact us here or send us an email at [email protected].

During these difficult times, your NRA is keeping vigilant watch over your right to buy a gun and to make sure you are able to defend yourself and your family. The NRA fights for all law-abiding gun owners, whether they can afford to donate or not. We understand times are tough. But, if you have the means, please help us keep fighting against those politicians who are determined to strip away our right to self-defense and their billionaire backers. Every dollar counts. We thank you in advance.   

If you are unable to help us at this time, please drop us a line and let us know how you and your family are doing. We are always grateful to hear from our members and supporters. Again, a big THANK YOU from all of us here at the NRA.

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State preemption law: Under Ark. Code §§ 14-16-504(b)(1) and 14-54-1411(b)(1), a “local unit of government” (a city, town, or county) is prohibited from enacting any ordinance or regulation respecting “the ownership, transfer, transportation, carrying, or possession of firearms, ammunition for firearms, or components of firearms, except as otherwise provided in state or federal law.” The exceptions include an ordinance regulating or forbidding the unsafe discharge of a firearm

A specific exemption at § 14-54-1411(c)(1) allows the governing body of a local unit of government to enact an “emergency ordinance regulating the transfer, transportation, or carrying of firearms or components of firearms” on a two-thirds majority vote of the governing body. This may only be done after a proclamation by the governor of a state of emergency, and the emergency ordinance has a maximum effective period of 20 days. However, a subsequent amendment to § 14-16-504(c)(1) in 2011 deleted the exception and reads: “The governing body of a local unit of government, following the proclamation by the Governor of a state of emergency, is prohibited from enacting an emergency ordinance regulating the transfer, transportation, or carrying of firearms or components of firearms.” 

Restrictions on firearms and ammunition in a declared state of emergency. Ark. Code § 12-75-114(e)(8) authorizes the Governor, in a state of emergency, to “suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, explosives, and combustibles.” This section was amended in 2013 to delete “firearms” from the list.   

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