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Sponsor pulls bill after state police oppose expedited temporary concealed-carry permits for petitioners in protection orders
Summary
Senate Bill 223, which would have allowed petitioners for orders of protection to obtain expedited 90-day concealed-carry permits, was pulled after the Arkansas State Police and committee members raised concerns about issuing permits based on petitions, waived training requirements, background-check timing, and public-safety risks.
Senator Garner introduced Senate Bill 223 to create an expedited temporary concealed-carry permit process for petitioners seeking orders of protection following domestic abuse allegations, allowing a 90-day permit to facilitate protection and, in some cases, interstate travel during the temporary period. Garner said the measure was permissive (petitioners would not be required to take the temporary permit) and intended to empower survivors.
Senator Flowers and others pressed concerns about issuing expedited permits on the basis of an ex parte petition (filed without the presence of the alleged abuser), whether…
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