Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-74-106. Weapons possession during controlled substance offenses

(a) A person shall not unlawfully commit a felony violation of §§ 5-64-419 -- 5-64-442 or unlawfully attempt, solicit, or conspire to commit a felony violation of §§ 5-64-419 -- 5-64-442 while in possession of:

(b) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class Y felony.

(c) This section does not apply to a misdemeanor drug offense.

(d) It is a defense to this section that the defendant was in his or her home and the firearm or other implement or weapon was not readily accessible for use.