Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-2-606. Use of physical force in defense of a person

(a)(1) A person is justified in using physical force upon another person to defend himself or herself or a third person from what the person reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of unlawful physical force by that other person, and the person may use a degree of physical force that he or she reasonably believes to be necessary.

(2) However, the person may not use deadly physical force except as provided in § 5-2-607.

(1) With purpose to cause physical injury or death to the other person, the person provokes the use of unlawful physical force by the other person;

(3) The physical force involved is the product of a combat by agreement not authorized by law.

(1) Lawfully present in the location;

(2) Not engaged in criminal activity that gives rise to the need to use physical force; and

(3) Not engaged in any activity in furtherance of a criminal gang, organization, or enterprise as defined under § 5-74-103.