Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Pulaski County. Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, sits along the Arkansas River where the Ouachita foothills meet the Delta. Landmarks like the state Capitol and the Clinton Presidential Center line the river, while Pinnacle Mountain rises to the west. Orders ship to FFL dealers in and around the city.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Arkansas law allows.
Arkansas requires no purchase permit or firearm registration, and there is no state waiting period. At a licensed dealer, buyers present photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473, and pass a federal NICS background check. If approved, the firearm can be taken home the same day. Federal law mandates a minimum age of 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns. Private sales between Arkansas residents do not require a background check, but it is illegal to transfer a firearm to someone known to be prohibited.
Dealers in these communities all work for Little Rock-area buyers:
Arkansas does not mandate a license to carry a handgun, openly or concealed, for those legally allowed to possess one. Act 746 of 2013 clarified that carrying a weapon is only an offense if done with unlawful intent, and Act 777 of 2023 explicitly removed the license requirement for concealed carry. The Arkansas State Police still issue Concealed Handgun Carry Licenses for reciprocity and enhanced endorsements. Carrying remains prohibited in courthouses, jails, schools, government meetings, airport terminals, and posted locations.
Arkansas divides the state into deer zones with varying season dates. For 2026-27, most zones opened modern gun season on November 14, 2026, with a statewide Christmas hunt from December 26 to 28. In Zone 8, which includes Pulaski County, modern gun season ran from November 14 to December 6. Archery in Zone 8 spans September 26, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with alternative firearms dates on October 17 to 25 and December 12 to 14. Modern gun season allows any legal rifle, shotgun, handgun, or muzzleloader. Verify current zone maps for Pulaski County specifics.
Pulaski County hunting mainly consists of private leases, with public opportunities in the Camp Robinson and Bell Slough units north of the river. The nearest staffed shotgun range is the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex in Jacksonville.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission headquarters is in Little Rock, and the Arkansas River corridor from Two Rivers Park to the Little Maumelle offers nearby outdoor access for shooters.
The public ranges on the city pages are run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are the agency's; some public ranges restrict rapid fire or large-format pistols, so read the rules.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in North Little Rock, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Little Rock or anywhere in Pulaski County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Arkansas does not require a purchase permit or firearm registry. Buyers pass a NICS background check and complete Form 4473 at the licensed dealer handling the transfer.
No. Arkansas imposes no waiting period, so once the background check clears, the firearm can be taken home the same day.
The Arkansas State Police issue all Concealed Handgun Carry Licenses statewide. Applicants must complete an approved training course with live fire and submit fingerprints, either online or on paper.
No. Waterfowl are taken with shotguns under federal rules. The chassis pistol stays in camp where state law allows.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Arkansas State Police, Concealed Handgun Carry Licensing or a local attorney about your own situation.