According to Article 2, Section 5 of the Arkansas Constitution, Arkansas citizens have the right to keep and bear arms for their common defense.  Arkansas state permit is not required to purchase rifle, shotgun, handgun, or long gun.

The main government offices that deal with issues relating to firearms are:

Regulatory Services Division

Attn: Arkansas State Police

#1 State Police Plaza Drive

Little Rock, Arkansas 72209-2971

Phone: 501-618-8627

Fax: 501-618-8647.

and

Office of the Attorney General

200 Catlett-Prien Tower

323 Center Street

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Phone: 501-682-1323 (1-800-448-3014)

Email: oag@ag.state.ar.us