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Arkansas

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Arkansas

Arkansas has the weakest gun laws in the country and has one of the highest rates of gun deaths in the nation. It has none of the most important laws in place. Despite the state’s high rate of violence, legislators acted in 2021 to dismantle the only remaining foundational gun law by repealing the concealed carry permitting requirement.

631 In an average year, 631 people die by guns in Arkansas. More at EveryStat.
#50 in the country for Gun Law Strength. (Down from #49 last year). See why.

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Everytown for Gun Safety Releases 2024 State Gun Law Rankings, Arkansas now Ranks Last in the Nation for the Strength of its Gun Laws, Dropping from 49 to 50 in Rank

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