“Storage” means to leave a handgun unattended in any location, not including a locked and unattended motor vehicle in a publicly owned and maintained parking lot as permitted by law, for any period of time, where the licensee is not in the same room and immediate vicinity (within arm’s reach) of the handgun. (w) “Training” - the training requirements set in ASP CHCL Rules 13.0 and 13.1 for licensure to carry a concealed handgun. Rule 1.3 Authority to issue license The Director may issue a license to carry a concealed handgun to any person who meets the requirements set forth in these Rules and other applicable laws. Rule 1.4 Term of the license The term of the license to carry a concealed handgun is five (5) years from the date of issuance, unless the license is suspended or revoked under these Rules. Rule 1.5 Exemptions – Authorized under other laws A person who is exempt from licensing requirements under ACA § 5-73-304 is not bound by these Rules. Rule 1.6 Penalty for false response or document Submitting a false answer or false documentation with an application or in other communications with the Department shall subject the applicant to the following: (a) Criminal penalty - a person who knowingly submits a false answer to any question on a concealed handgun carry license application, or knowingly submits a false document when applying for a concealed handgun license, upon conviction is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor; and/or (b) Non-criminal penalty - a person who knowingly submits a false answer to any question on a concealed handgun carry license application, or knowingly submits a false document when applying for a concealed handgun license, is precluded from receiving a license and is subject to immediate revocation of his or her license if it has already been issued. Rule 1.7 Exemptions – Military and spouse Active Duty Member (a) An active duty member of the United States military is not required to be a resident of Arkansas to obtain an Arkansas concealed handgun carry license if the active duty member submits documentation of his or her active duty status. (b) The active duty member must complete the classroom portion of the concealed handgun carry training. (c) The active duty member, or a former member who has recently received an honorable discharge, may substitute a form and a letter from his or her
(b) An appeal from the decision to revoke a concealed handgun carry license shall be made in accordance with the appeal procedure established by the Department and the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, ACA §§ 25-15-201 et seq. CHAPTER 10. Administrative Hearings Rule 10.0 Appeal hearings (a) In any hearing held for the purpose of affording a person the opportunity to demonstrate his or her qualifications the denial of a license, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant. (b) In any hearing held for the purpose of affording a person the opportunity to demonstrate his or her qualifications after a suspension or revocation of a license, the burden of proof shall be on the Department. (c) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, ACA §§ 25-15-201 et seq. Rule 10.1 Possession of license pending appeal Upon notification of suspension or revocation, the concealed handgun carry licensee shall return the concealed handgun carry license to the Director. Any concealed handgun carry license under suspension or revocation is subject to seizure at any time by any law enforcement officer. CHAPTER 11. Re-application License Revocation Rule 11.0 Re-application procedures (a) Once a concealed handgun carry license is revoked by the Director, the former licensee shall not be eligible to apply for a concealed handgun carry license for a period of at least twenty-four (24) months from the date of revocation or other exclusion period stated in the law. After that time period expires, the applicant may reapply as a new applicant. (b) The re-application shall be treated as an initial application by the Department. CHAPTER 12. Honoring other states’ license to carry a concealed handgun Rule 12.0 Effect (a) Any person in possession of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued by another state shall be entitled to the privileges and subject to the restrictions prescribed by Arkansas concealed handgun carry laws, federal laws, and these Rules in order to carry a concealed handgun in the State of Arkansas. (b) Any Arkansas licensee who is present in another state has the responsibility to determine if the Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License is honored in that state and any requirements that may be imposed by that state.