SB298 Summary

• Declares that federal firearm regulations restricting manufacture, ownership, and use of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition within Arkansas borders are null, void, and unenforceable in the state, including the National Firearms Act and Gun Control Act of 1968.

• Prohibits Arkansas state employees, law enforcement officers, and local government representatives from enforcing or assisting federal agencies in enforcing any federal firearm restrictions that conflict with Arkansas Constitution Article 2, Section 5.

• Imposes criminal penalties including fines of $500 for state/local officials who knowingly assist federal enforcement of firearm restrictions, and fines of $500-$1,000 for supervisory officers or elected officials who direct law enforcement to assist federal agencies.

• Extends similar protections and enforcement prohibitions to eight enumerated constitutional rights including freedom of assembly, speech, due process, protection from unreasonable searches, and freedom of worship.

• Provides Arkansas citizens with private right of action including declaratory judgment and monetary damages against any person or entity attempting to enforce federal firearm restrictions within the state.