Concealed Carry Instructors To Undergo New Training In This State

By Tom Knighton

Arkansas had a bit of a problem. You see, a bill passed that created something called “enhanced” carry permits. In order to get one, you needed to go through a special class, but it also allowed you to carry in places others couldn’t carry like bars.

Unfortunately, the day for the new licenses to become live came and went without anyone actually being able to get the new licenses. Why? No classes.

Well, that problem will soon be solved.

Arkansas will soon see guns in public colleges, government buildings, and some bars but not until those with a concealed carry license get additional training for an enhanced carry permit.

Scott Vaughn, the owner of Vaughn Fire Arms Training, has been teaching concealed carry classes for 15 years.

“I also work at Arkansas State University-Newport in Jonesboro and there have been some concerns about campuses having concealed carry so this extra training will be great,” said Vaughn.

Arkansas State Police held a public hearing with instructors to inform them of the stricter rules.

“As soon as the enhanced licensing is available, the instructors will be able to take the training which is an eight-hour course,” said Vaughn. “Six hours in class two hours on …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms