LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – State lawmakers are finalizing a year-long study on gun laws in an effort to simplify policies for Arkansans.
One significant takeaway from the report is that lawmakers could consider removing the word “enhanced” in reference to the state’s concealed carry license. That would give concealed carry owners the same rights as enhanced carry owners.
Arkansas lawmakers look at gun laws, consider recommendations from attorney general
Legislators are also looking into conducting a study on whether people who have been involuntarily committed to mental health institutions could have a path to regaining possession of a firearm.
“Some people are involuntarily committed when they’re younger and they turn out to be great citizens and I have no problem with someone having a second chance in life,” St. Sen. Ricky Hill (R-Cabot) said.
While no Democrats were in Thursday’s meeting, it’s worth noting a few have spoken in the past about their opposition to allowing guns at bus stops.