AG’s office: Guns can be carried in Arkansas’ state, city parks

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office says guns can be carried openly or concealed in state and municipal parks.

Assistant Attorney General Justin Hughes informed lawmakers on Monday during the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council about two recent amendments to state law, which now permit the possession of guns in most public spaces.

Hughes issued an opinion on Friday, approved by Griffin, which came after Rep. Sonia Eubanks Barker (R-Smackover) asked about the amendments to state laws where guns are allowed…

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