Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Miller County. Texarkana is split down State Line Avenue between Arkansas and Texas, and its federal courthouse and post office stand on both sides of the line. Rail yards, manufacturing and regional health care support the twin cities.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Arkansas law allows.
Arkansas has no permit to purchase, no registry and no waiting period. You show photo ID at the dealer, complete ATF Form 4473 and the dealer runs a NICS check. Federal law sets 21 as the minimum age for a handgun from a dealer, and used trade-in pistols follow the same rule. If you live on the Texas side, the pistol must go to a dealer in Texas, since a handgun is transferred in the buyer's home state.
Dealers in these communities all work for Texarkana-area buyers:
Arkansas law does not require a license to carry a concealed handgun in the state for a person who may legally possess one. Act 777 of 2023 wrote that into the licensing statute, which now says the license exists for reciprocity in other states. The Arkansas State Police still issue the Concealed Handgun Carry License and the enhanced endorsement, which is needed for some places such as certain government buildings. Courthouses, schools and posted property stay off limits. Ask the Miller County Sheriff if you are unsure.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission sets deer seasons by zone. For 2026-27, archery runs statewide from September 26 to February 28, with an early buck-only archery hunt August 29 to 31. Modern gun and alternative firearms dates change with the zone, and most zones have a modern gun segment December 26 to 28. Check the AGFC zone map for the Miller County dates, antler rules and legal firearms before you hunt.
Deer seasons in Arkansas change by zone, so check the AGFC zone map for Miller County. Sulphur River Wildlife Management Area south of town holds bottomland deer, ducks and feral hogs.
The Red River runs to the south and west, and the Sulphur River bottoms south of town are some of the largest hardwood swamps in the area.
These public ranges are run or listed by a state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest. Some need a hunting license, a range permit or a day-use fee, and hours change with the season, so check with the managing agency before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency and national forest public range listings, October 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Texarkana, Texas, Fouke, Genoa, Texarkana or anywhere in Miller County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Arkansas does not require one for a person who may legally have a handgun. The State Police license and enhanced endorsement matter for travel and some restricted places.
No. A handgun must be transferred through a dealer in your state of residence, so Texas residents pick up from a Texas dealer.
AGFC allows hogs to be taken on private land with landowner permission, and WMA rules are tighter. Check the AGFC feral hog page first.
As a close-range backup, yes for many hunters, but a rifle is the main hog tool. Check the state's rules on night hunting, public land and landowner permission.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of October 2026. See our buying guide and check with Arkansas State Police, Concealed Handgun Carry Licensing or a local attorney about your own situation.