Update:  As of 5/2 New Mexico has reviewed Arkansas again and has reinstated reciprocity with Arkansas.   Confirmed at http://www.dps.nm.org/index.php/nm-concealed-carry/reciprocity-agreements/

Here is a "fix" we are thinking about regarding the current ban on concealed weapons in places of worship in Arkansas.  An all out repeal of the existing law is very unlikely and the idea of posting signs at churches is not very popular.  Thoughts, suggestions, and comments are encouraged!

We are gearing up, slowly but surely, for the 2013 Legislative session in Arkansas.  We are in the process of developing a new candidate survey.  This year we are going to make it short and sweet and unlike last year we will be grading candidates and their responses.

As part of our campaign to expand awareness of our organization and grow our website we have mailed out a postcard to a couple hundred Arkansas businesses that deal with firearms or firearms training.  This postcard invites them to visit our website and list their business in our free searchable directory.

Have you ever wondered how many of your fellow citizens are packing concealed?   As of August 2011 there are 105,920 active Arkansas concealed carry permits.  Here is how that number breaks down:

In one of my earlier articles, I compared Arkansas Game and Fish Commission policies to Chicago-style government. In the past month, actions by this agency have shown my assessment is absolutely correct.In late September, the AGFC announced...