2021 Arkansas active gun legislation
HB 1898 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Guns in vehicles – allowing
SB 24 -PASSED INTO LAW -, Justified killing – expanding to be a new law
SB 573 – Preemption – expanding
Guns in cars to be more common
April 27, 2021
The Governor signed this bill into law.
Full House voting on community freedom elimination
April 21, 2021
- SB 573, committee approved. It takes away the freedom of local communities to ban guns from certain areas. This can include parks, schools or government facilities. 👎dislike
The bill now goes before the full State House. This is the perfect time to contact your State Representative and ask for opposition go SB 573. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Preemption bill scheduled for a hearing
April 14, 2021
- SB 573, committee meeting scheduled. It takes away the freedom of local communities to ban guns from certain areas. This can include parks, schools or government facilities. 👎dislike
This bill is before the House Judiciary Committee for a hearing on Thursday (04/14/2021). This is a good time to contact your State Representative. Ask for opposition to SB 573. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
“Shoot to kill if threatened” bill passed into law
March 3, 2021
- SB24 passed into law. It is a Stand Your Ground bill that allows anyone to shot another person if they feel threatened. 👎dislike
SB24 passed into law today when Governor Hutchinson signed the bill. Now, anytime a gun fanatic feel they are threatened, whether in a road rage incident or a property infringement, the fun fanatic can shoot to kill.
“Shoot to kill if threatened” bill is before the full House
February 24, 2021
- SB24 is before the full House for a vote. It is a Stand Your Ground bill that allows anyone to shot another person if they feel threatened. 👎Dislike
The bill passed committees and is before the full House for a vote, possibly as early as today (2/24/2021). The NRA asked their members to contact their Representatives. This is the time for gun control supporters to contact their state Representatives and as for opposition to SB24. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
Justified killing fails in committee but may get full vote anyway
February 2, 2021
- SB24 is with a House committee. It is a Stand Your Ground bill that allows anyone to shot another person if they feel threatened. 👎Dislike
Today (02/02/21), The House Judiciary Committee voted down justified killing legislation. This is great news; however, through special procedures, the House may override the committee and vote for the bill tomorrow. The NRA sent out an urgent message for members to contact their Representative. This is the time for gun control supporters to make a difference and contact their State Representative urging them to oppose HB24. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
February 1, 2021
Stand Your Ground (right to kill) in House committee
A justified killing bill passed the full Senate and is now before the House Judiciary Committee. They will consider this bill tomorrow at 2:00 pm. I consider this to be a right to kill bill because then anyone can shoot someone and claim they were threatened.
- SB24 is with a House committee. It is a Stand Your Ground bill that allows anyone to shot another person if they feel threatened. 👎Dislike
This is the alert sent to NRA members:
NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are strongly encouraged to contact their State Representative, as well as Members of the House Judiciary Committee, and ask them to SUPPORT Stand Your Ground Legislation, Senate Bill 24, IN ITS CURRENT FORM.
Now is the time to contact your State Representative and ask them to oppose SB24. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.
January 20, 2021
Justified killing before full Senate
- SB24 is a Stand-Your-Ground bill that allows anyone to shot another person if they feel threatened. 👎Dislike
On January 19th, the full Arkansas State Senate is scheduled to hear a justified killing. They allow anyone who feels threatened to shot the person threatening them. Consequently, any disagreement can easily escalate into unnecessary gun violence. See the Gifford’s Law Center for more info.
The NRA alerted their members to contact their State Senator asking for support of this bill. This bill can only be stopped if gun violence prevention people decide to advocate against this dangerous legislation.
January 12, 2021
Arkansas: Justified killing bill active in committee
- SB24 is a Stand-Your-Ground bill that allows anyone to shot another person if they feel threatened. 👎Dislike
The Arkansas State Judiciary Committee is scheduled to discuss a Stand-Your-Ground bill tomorrow (1/13/2020). Nearly half of all states have now passed these type of laws. They allow anyone who feels threatened to shot the person threatening them. Consequently, any disagreement can easily escalate into unnecessary gun violence. See the Gifford’s Law Center for more info.
