Arkansas § 5-71-302 - Promoting civil disorder in the first degree.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-71-302 — Promoting civil disorder in the first degree., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-71-302. Promoting civil disorder in the first degree.
Any person who teaches or demonstrates to any other person the use, application, or construction of any firearm or explosive or incendiary device capable of causing injury or death to any person, knowing or intending that the firearm or explosive or incendiary device be used in furtherance of a civil disorder is guilty of the crime of promoting civil disorder in the first degree. Promoting civil disorder in the first degree is a Class C felony.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-71-302
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-71-302 cover?
Section 5-71-302 ("Promoting civil disorder in the first degree.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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