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Committee approves bill allowing concealed-carry permit holders into most municipal parks
Summary
Senate Bill 306, a one-page measure that permits Arkansas concealed-handgun licensees to carry in municipally owned or maintained parks except sports fields during events, passed the Judiciary Committee by roll call 5-1 after testimony from a concealed-carry instructor and a parental safety advocate.
Senator Clark presented SB306, which would allow individuals holding Arkansas concealed-handgun licenses to carry handguns in municipally owned or maintained parks and recreational facilities, with an explicit exception for organized athletic fields (football, baseball, soccer) while events or practices are occurring.…
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