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Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-15-206. Eligibility to carry concealed handgun--Emergency medical technician

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An emergency medical technician may carry a concealed handgun at any time if the emergency medical technician:

(1) Is presently working as an emergency medical technician;

(2) Is not subject to any disciplinary action that suspends his or her authority as an emergency medical technician;

(3) Is carrying a badge or appropriate written photographic identification issued by a state licensing agency identifying him or her as an emergency medical technician;

(4) Is not otherwise prohibited under federal law from receiving or possessing a firearm;

(5) Is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance; and

(6) Has fingerprint impressions on file with the Division of Arkansas State Police automated fingerprint identification system.

(b) An emergency medical technician carrying a concealed handgun under this section is not subject to the prohibitions and limitations of § 5-73-306.

(c) An emergency medical technician may only carry a concealed handgun under this section if during the most recent twelve-month period he or she has met at his or her expense the standards of this state for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry firearms.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-15-206. Eligibility to carry concealed handgun--Emergency medical technician - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-12-law-enforcement-emergency-management-and-military-affairs/ar-code-sect-12-15-206/

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