Arkansas § 5-73-315 - Authority to carry concealed handgun — Identification of licensee.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-315 — Authority to carry concealed handgun — Identification of licensee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-73-315. Authority to carry concealed handgun — Identification of licensee.
Any licensee possessing a valid license issued pursuant to this subchapter may carry a concealed handgun. The licensee shall: Carry the license, or an electronic copy of the license in an acceptable electronic format, together with valid identification, at any time when the licensee is carrying a concealed handgun; and Display both the license, or an electronic copy of the license in an acceptable electronic format, and proper identification upon demand by a law enforcement officer. The presentment of proof of a license to carry a concealed handgun in electronic form does not: Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-315 cover?
Section 5-73-315 ("Authority to carry concealed handgun — Identification of licensee.") 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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