Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Pulaski County. Little Rock straddles the Arkansas River where the Ouachita foothills meet the Delta, a city of state offices, hospitals and distribution. Parts and gear ship to your door; pistols ship to a Pulaski County dealer.
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 has no purchase permit, no waiting period and no registration, and dealers run the federal NICS check. Bring a current photo ID with your address, complete ATF Form 4473 and the dealer finishes the transfer once the check clears. Federal ages apply at the counter, 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to the Arkansas dealer you name, and any transfer fee is set by that dealer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Little Rock-area buyers:
Arkansas does not require a license to carry a concealed handgun. The legislature settled years of argument with Act 777 of 2023, which states plainly that a concealed handgun carry license is not required to carry concealed in the state. Arkansas State Police still issue the concealed handgun carry license and an enhanced version, mainly so residents can carry in other states that recognize it. The standard license age is 21, or 18 for active duty, Guard and reserve members.
Arkansas sets deer seasons by zone. Around Little Rock the modern gun season runs November 14 to December 6, 2026 with a late segment December 26 to 28, archery runs from late September into February, and muzzleloader falls in October and December. The zone line runs through the metro area, so confirm your hunting spot on the Game and Fish mapper before you buy tags. Feral hogs may be taken on private land at any time, while on wildlife management areas they may only be shot incidentally during an open big game firearms or archery season.
Most of Pulaski County is in deer zone 10, with modern gun season November 14 to December 6 and a late segment December 26 to 28; the zone line runs through the metro, so check the Game and Fish mapper.
Arkansas has no magazine limit and permitless carry, and duck season in the Bayou Meto timber east of town shapes the fall for local shooters.
The public ranges below are run or officially listed by state wildlife agencies and state forests near the cities we cover. Most ask for a hunting or fishing license, an access permit or a small daily fee, and some close for the season, so check the agency page before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists (Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming), 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. Act 777 of 2023 confirmed that a concealed handgun carry license is not required in Arkansas. The state police license is still issued for travel to other states.
Most of Pulaski County falls in deer zone 10, but the zone boundary runs through the metro area, so check the Game and Fish mapper for the exact property you hunt.
Only incidentally. On wildlife management areas hogs may be taken by hunters already hunting deer, bear or elk during an open firearms or archery season with legal weapons for that hunt.
Wipe it dry after every wet day, oil the slide rails and barrel lightly, keep the striker channel dry and store it with a desiccant. Coated slides and stainless barrels help.
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.