Non-Resident permit · NY → AR
Is a New York Non-Resident Permit Valid in Arkansas?
Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-08-08
Yes — and Arkansas would let you carry even without the permit. The state honors New York non-resident permits and allows permitless carry for adults 18+ for anyone who may legally possess a handgun.
Why
- Arkansas recognizes valid carry permits from every US state.
- Arkansas allows permitless carry for eligible adults 18+, which extends to visitors who may legally possess a handgun.
Since Aug 16, 2013 Arkansas 'acknowledges all concealed handgun carry licenses lawfully issued by another state' (§ 5-73-321) — the statute covers any license issued to the person by another state, with no resident-only condition; out-of-state licensees are subject to Arkansas restrictions.
The permit (New York)
- Permit
- New York State Pistol/Revolver License — concealed carry class (Penal Law 400.00(2)(f))
- Issued by
- County or city licensing officer (county judge, sheriff or police commissioner depending on locality; NYPD License Division within New York City)
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- Yes — Official gunsafety.ny.gov FAQ: 'New York law does not require residency or in-state employment to apply for a firearm license... residency is not among the eligibility criteria'; applications go to the licensing officer where the applicant resides, is principally employed or has a principal place of business (PL 400.00(3)).
The destination (Arkansas)
- Recognition policy
- Honors permits from all states
- Permitless carry
- Yes (18+)
- Duty to inform
- Yes — proactive
- Magazine limit
- No state limit
Carry rules in Arkansas
Whatever your permit status, Arkansas law governs how you carry inside the state. The rules below matter most on a short trip.
- Arkansas imposes a duty to inform: you must tell an officer you are carrying. ASP rule (Code of Arkansas Rules, CHCL): a licensee carrying a handgun who is asked by an officer for identification must present the CHCL AND notify the officer of the handgun — even if the officer never asks about weapons. No notification is required if not carrying, and § 5-73-315(b)(2) separately requires displaying the license on demand.
- Arkansas sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
- Arkansas allows permitless concealed carry from age 18 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
- A loaded handgun may be carried in a private vehicle without a license — § 5-73-120(c)(1) presumes lawful purpose in one's own vehicle, and lawful carry extends to vehicles generally absent unlawful intent.
Off-limits places in Arkansas
- K-12 school property, school buses and designated bus stops
- Courthouses, courtrooms and county offices
- Police stations, sheriff's offices and detention facilities
- Airport passenger terminals
- Portions of establishments licensed to serve alcohol on premises (restaurants excepted)
- Publicly owned buildings and State Capitol grounds (E-CHCL exceptions apply)
Frequently asked questions
- Is a New York non-resident permit valid in Arkansas?
- Yes — and Arkansas would let you carry even without the permit. The state honors New York non-resident permits and allows permitless carry for adults 18+ for anyone who may legally possess a handgun.
- Do I have to tell police in Arkansas that I am carrying?
- Arkansas imposes a duty to inform: you must tell an officer you are carrying. ASP rule (Code of Arkansas Rules, CHCL): a licensee carrying a handgun who is asked by an officer for identification must present the CHCL AND notify the officer of the handgun — even if the officer never asks about weapons. No notification is required if not carrying, and § 5-73-315(b)(2) separately requires displaying the license on demand.
- Does Arkansas limit magazine capacity?
- Arkansas sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
- Can I carry in Arkansas without any permit?
- Arkansas allows permitless concealed carry from age 18 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
- Where does Arkansas publish its official reciprocity list?
- Arkansas publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.
Official sources
- Arkansas State Police — Concealed Handgun Carry Licensing (recognition of all states since 2013) — accessed 2026-08-08
- ASP — Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry Licensing Code §§ 5-73-301–329 (eligibility, § 5-73-321 recognition, § 5-73-315) — accessed 2026-08-08
- ASP — Weapons Possession and Use Code §§ 5-73-101–133 (Aug 1, 2025; § 5-73-120 permitless carry, § 5-73-119) — accessed 2026-08-08
- ASP — Locations Where Possession of a Handgun is Prohibited (July 31, 2023) — accessed 2026-08-08
- ASP — Code of Arkansas Rules, CHCL (July 8, 2025; notification duty on ID request) — accessed 2026-08-08
- NY Penal Law 400.00 — Licenses (age 21, licensing officers, statewide validity/NYC exception, exhibit on demand) — accessed 2026-08-08
- gunsafety.ny.gov — FAQ: New Concealed Carry Law (sensitive locations, restricted private property, nonresident applications) — accessed 2026-08-08
- New York State Police — FAQ Regarding Recent Changes to NYS Gun Laws (sensitive-location list, vehicle storage) — accessed 2026-08-08
- NY Penal Law 265.00(23) — large capacity ammunition feeding device (>10 rounds) — accessed 2026-08-08