Arkansas Rifle & Pistol Association

10/20/2026

As violent crime falls, so does voter interest in regulating fi****ms. Gallup found that only 0.0%-0.5% of voters named gun control as a top priority.

More than 50% of voters now live in a household with a fi***rm, as more and more Americans feel the importance of being armed.

Even as public support for gun control declines, anti-gun politicians and activists like Michael Bloomberg show no signs of backing down from their push for stricter laws targeting law-abiding Americans.

Learn more about the survey's findings related to gun control. 👇

https://www.nraila.org/articles/20261019/polls-show-electorate-s-interest-in-gun-control-waning

10/18/2026

Reminder early voting starts Tomorrow! You can go to the NRA Voting Guide website to view the 2A voting record for candidates running for US and State Offices in AR.

Also reminder to vote FOR Issue 2 on the ballot, which helps to protect our future 2A Rights.

10/18/2026

10/14/2026

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10/10/2026

➡️ATF has published an Open Letter and FAQ on NFA transfers of short-barreled ri**es, short-barreled sh****ns, suppressors (silencers), and “any other weapons.”

➡️Still required: 4473s, NICS checks, compliance with state/local laws, and Form 20s for interstate transport of SBRs/SBSs.

More at https://www.atf.gov/news/press-releases/atf-issues-guidance-national-fi****ms-act-transfers-short-barreled-ri**es-short-barreled-sh****ns-suppressors-and-certain-other-fi****ms.

10/10/2026

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🚨 BREAKING: The ATF has released new guidance on the National Fi****ms Act after our historic victory in Jensen v. ATF!

"This is what happens when all three branches of government are willing to follow the Constitution. The NRA worked hand-in-glove with pro-gun lawmakers to zero out the unconstitutional NFA tax. Following this legislative milestone, the NRA and our allies took that opening into court to file several NFA challenges, including Jensen v. ATF, and won. Now the Trump administration has confirmed it will stop treating law-abiding Americans as if they still need special permission from the government to own hearing protection, ri**es, or sh****ns. While this is a historic victory, our work is far from over to ensure that all law-abiding Americans have access to these rights, regardless of what state they live in." - John Commerford, Executive Director of NRA-ILA

https://www.atf.gov/news/press-releases/atf-issues-guidance-national-fi****ms-act-transfers-short-barreled-ri**es-short-barreled-sh****ns-suppressors-and-certain-other-fi****ms

10/01/2026

URGENT REMINDER
Arkansans will have some very important voting issues on the November Ballot which affect our 2A Rights. These will include selection of congressional leaders ( both on State and National level) and a very important 2nd Amendment amendment known as Issue 2.

October 3 is the deadline to register to vote in this important election. Not registered? Or don’t know if you are registered? Go to the Secretary of State Arkansas gov website to register AND receive a sample ballot of candidates and issues that will be on the ballot specifically where you live. Remember October 3 is deadline for registering to vote.

ARPA stands in support of the Arkansas Issue 2 which provides the right to keep and bear is a “natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed on”.

While ARPA ( because of our 501c 3 status) cannot openly support any candidate, we do recommend and advise you to go to the NRA-PVF or NSSF(National Shooting Sports Foundation) websites for grades of candidates on the ballot and their grade when voting on 2A issues.

Please make sure you’re registered to vote and you exercise your rights ( and responsibility) as an American citizen to vote.

09/23/2026

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Join us in Alabama for our next M1911 In-Person event on Oct. 9!

⏰ 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CMP’s 1911 Facility (1800 Roberts Dr.), with Service Grade, Field Grade and Rack Grade pistols available.

The CMP 1911 Program offers genuine U.S. military-issued, field-tested M1911A1 pistols. Each fi***rm is inspected and test fired, ensuring collectors and enthusiasts receive a quality piece of American history.

Required items:
✅ U.S. Citizenship and Age (Birth Certificate, Passport, etc,)
✅ Membership in CMP Affiliated Organization
✅ Copy of Valid Driver’s License
✅ State Application Documents (if applicable)
✅ FFL Shipping details

🗓 Can't make it? We have two more In-Person events scheduled: Nov. 13 & Dec. 11

Learn more about the M1911 Program at https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/1911-information/.