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And, be aware that even with a permit you must inform a private homeowner that you are carrying before entering their home with a firearm in Arkansas.

Arkansas does not have vehicle carry, so you are only protected under their law of 'being on a journey', which is not really defined. If you have it with you in the vehicle AFTER you arrive, I would make sure it is not in the passenger compartment (trunk or back of SUV) and unloaded and separate the ammo. Here is the reference page from http://www.handgunlaw.us" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for Arkansas

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/arkansas.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;