Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-15-208. Department of Corrections employees--Eligibility to carry concealed handgun

(1) Is presently employed with the department;

(2) Is not subject to any disciplinary action that suspends his or her authority to work;

(3) Is carrying a badge or appropriate written photographic identification issued by the department;

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

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

(6) Has provided written authorization for state- and national-level criminal history records screening with the results of the screening showing that the individual is eligible to legally possess and carry a firearm;

(7) Has fingerprint impressions on file with the Division of Arkansas State Police automated fingerprint identification system; and

(8) Has completed a weapons qualification course administered by the department.

(1) Shall immediately be prohibited from carrying a concealed handgun under this section if the individual no longer meets the criteria stated in subdivisions (a)(2)-(5) of this section; and

(2) Before his or her last day of employment with the department, may seek authorization from the secretary or his or her designee to continue to carry a concealed handgun under this section for an additional six (6) months after his or her last day of employment with the department.

(e)(1) The secretary shall maintain a list of individuals authorized to carry a concealed handgun under this section.

(2) The list required under subdivision (e)(1) of this section: