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Arkansas 80 Percent Lower laws

80 Percent Arms   |   Dec 2nd 2021

Legal Disclaimer: The information in this blog is not legal advice. We are not lawyers. While we endeavor to keep all our blogs updated with the most accurate information, gun laws change quickly and frequently. Legal changes can often be difficult to uncover, unpack, and publish in real-time. Therefore, while we try our best to provide timely information, be aware that what you’re reading below may change (or already has changed).

Do not rely solely on the information provided by us or on this website to ensure compliance with your purchase decisions. To ensure that you, the buyer, are acting in accordance with all federal, state laws and local ordinances, please do your own research and consult an attorney if necessary.

To see where some or none of our products can be shipped to, please see our full list of sensitive states here. 

What is an 80% Lower?

An 80% lower receiver is an unfinished and unserialized blank which requires some machining work from the end user to turn it into a 100% lower receiver, otherwise, what is legally considered as a firearm. 80 lowers are missing the trigger pocket and three holes that need to be milled and drilled out to be completed. Unless states have passed their own laws barring the possession or sales of 80% products; pending the ATF's updated decision from the most recent proposed rule 2021R-05 80% lowers are completely legal, not considered firearms and thus can be shipped straight to your front door. No FFL required. To explore the 80% lowers we have to offer, check out our multiple collections.

Are 80 Lowers Legal In Arkansas?

As of this guide’s initial publish date, 80% lower receivers and frames are not considered as firearms by the ATF and are legal to ship directly to buyers residing in the state of Arkansas. In fact, based on Arkansas' Intrastate Firearms Protection Act, any guns that are made, sold and remain in Arkansas are exempt from any federal regulations. FYE: You can see Everytown whine about it here

Do I Need to Serialize My 80 Lower in Arkansas?

If you build out your own firearms starting with 80 lowers in Arkansas you do not need to serialize the lower receiver or frame as there are currently no laws requiring citizens to do so. Should you wish to serialize your lower receiver you certainly can if necessary through our engraving services for 80 lowers.

Key Gun Laws in Arkansas

Other than laws regarding 80 lowers, these are the key gun laws you should be aware of if you reside or are traveling through Arkansas.

Firearm Possession and Purchase Requirements

In the state of Arkansas, anyone the age of 18 years or older is eligible to purchase a handgun or a long gun. There are no permits or any extra identification documents required to purchase handguns in Arkansas other than a driver’s license. If one does have a CCW permit, stores will allow buyers to buy firearms without a background check (Dealer Record of Sale also known as 4473 form or “DROS”). While federal law requires federal firearm license holders (“FFL’s”:) to initiate background checks on buyers prior to the sale of a firearm, federal law also allows states to serve as their own “point of contact” and conduct their own background checks via state, federal records or databases, as well as the option to use the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (“NICS”) database. Arkansas is not a point of contact for the NICS and does not have any laws requiring firearms dealers to initiate the background check prior to transferring a firearm. However, Arkansas still abides by the federal law and stores will still require buyers to do the DROS which uses the NICS and only takes about 15 minutes to complete unless there is a flag in the system.

Open and Concealed Carrying

Arkansas allows residents to openly carry firearms without a permit provided they are at least 18 years old. Concealed handgun carry licenses, or “CHCL’s” are offered by the state of Arkansas to residents at least 21 years of age or 18 years of age if they are an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard. Arkansas actually has two types of concealed handgun carry licenses. The CHCL is the standard license which can be obtained after taking a standard state-approved firearms training course. There is also the E-CHCL which is an enhanced license that allows for carrying in some forbidden areas such as public colleges, most public buildings, non-secure locations in airports, churches and more. The E-CHCL requires about 8 extra hours of classroom and firing range training. Arkansas is a “shall issue” state. To see which states’ concealed carry permits it honors check this reciprocity map here.

NFA Restrictions

There are no NFA weapons or items restrictions in Arkansas and there are no assault weapon bans.

Magazine Capacity Restrictions

There are no magazine capacity restrictions in Arkansas. Enjoy those drums and belt-fed box magazines! We carry plenty of standard capacity magazines like the 30-round Advanced Warfighter L5 mag. Our favorite color is the translucent smoke one.

Mandatory Storage Requirements

There are no mandatory storage requirements for firearms in Arkansas, however, you should still exercise caution and can be tried for negligently leaving your guns accessible to children. If you need some good ideas or best practices for storing your guns and gear here are 5 ways to safely store firearms at home.

Self-Defense

Arkansas does have a Castle Doctrine law as well as a “Stand Your Ground law in place.”

Ammunition Purchase

No state permit or background check is required to purchase any ammunition in Arkansas nor are any records of ammo purchases kept. Arkansas does not prohibit armor-piercing rounds or other “unreasonably dangerous ammunition.” It is a felony to sell or give ammunition to a minor without parental consent. Under the Gun Control Act (GCA) ammo for shotguns and rifles can be sold to individuals 18 years of age or older. Any handgun ammo and online purchases of ammo shipped to Arkansas requires buyers to be at least 21 years old.

Start Your Next 80 Lower Build with 80% Arms!

Arkansas residents are completely free to build their own firearms from 80 lowers and frames without any required serialization or FFL transactions. It's the perfect state to take advantage of your constitutional Second Amendment right and freedom to keep and bear arms. That includes 80% Arms! Grab a  jig for 80 lowers and some buddies to enjoy that freedom together and let us know if you need any advice with your build at any point in the process. Friends, live free.