
ARKANSAS BASIC AND ENHANCED CONCEALED CARRY CLASS

- Mon, Oct. 19, 2026
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Mon, Oct. 19, 2026
- $150
- In-Class Time6 Hour(s)
- Range Time2 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
This class it taught by a certified Arkansas CHCL/E-CHCL instructor (Instructor# 25-1632) and covers the topics contained in Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry Rule 13.3. Additional topics that will be discussed include Arkansas concealed carry laws, benefits/limitations of Enhanced CHCL, use of force for self-defense under Arkansas law, techniques for weapon retention, general liability, secure storage of handgun, suicide awareness, non-violent dispute resolution, contact with law enforcement, and firearm-sensitive areas.
Cancellation Policy: Students are required to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of a class date in order to receive a full credit towards a future class. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours before the class will not be refunded.
What We'll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Additional Notes from Your Instructor
Please do not rely solely on Navigation Apps to find the range. Follow the driving directions below. Driving Directions Little Rock Take I-30 West to the Hot Springs Exit (#111) onto Hwy. 70 West. Follow Hwy. 70 W. to the intersection of Hwy. 128. Turn right onto Hwy 128 and proceed 7 miles to Millcreek Rd. Turn left on Mill Creek Rd. and follow approximately 3 miles, turn left at the gravel pit (just past Deerpark Rd.). Proceed app. 1.9 miles to MVSA signs on the left. Arkadelphia Follow Hwy. 7 North into Hot Springs to the junction of Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 70. Turn right and proceed East on Hwy. 70 to the Magic Springs/Millcreek Rd. Exit. Exit and cross over the highway. Turn right in front of Magic Springs and take the immediate left onto Millcreek Rd. Follow approximately 6.2 miles and turn right at the gravel pit (prior to Deerpark Rd.). Proceed 1.9 miles to MVSA signs on the left. Fort Smith Follow Hwy 71 south from Fort Smith to Hwy. 270 east in Y City. Turn left onto Hwy 270 east and follow through Hot Springs. Once in Hot Springs, take Hwy. 70 east to the Magic Springs/Millcreek Rd. Exit. Exit and cross over the highway. Turn right in front of Magic Springs and take the immediate left onto Millcreek Rd. Follow approximately 6.2 miles and turn right at the gravel pit (prior to Deerpark Rd.). Proceed app. 1.9 miles to MVSA signs on the left. Pine Bluff Follow Hwy. 270 west from White Hall into Hot Springs. Turn right onto Hwy. 70 east and follow to the Magic Springs/Millcreek Rd. Exit. Exit and cross over the highway. Turn right in front of Magic Springs and take the immediate left onto Millcreek Rd. Follow approximately 6.2 miles and turn right at the gravel pit (prior to Deerpark Rd.). Proceed app. 1.9 miles to MVSA signs on the left. Russellville Follow Hwy 7 south to Hwy 5. Turn left on Hwy. 5 and go north to Hwy. 128. Turn right onto Hwy 128 and proceed app. 1.5 miles to Mill Creek Rd. (Mill Creek Baptist Church on your right). Turn right onto Mill Creek Rd. and follow app. 3 miles to the gravel pit on your left, just past Deerpark Rd. Turn left and proceed app. 1.9 miles to the MVSA signs on your left.
Upcoming Class Dates for
Arkansas Basic and Enhanced Concealed Carry Class
6 Upcoming
Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- Long Pants
- Close-toed Shoes
- Brimmed Hat
- Water / Beverage
- Pen & Notebook
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Ammunition
- Handgun
- Lunch
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Extra Magazines
- Holster
What is Provided
- Targets
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- Next steps you can take in your training to ensure you are prepared
- Plus: Live Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors