AR SB59

Creates Arkansas Code Chapter 21 asserting state jurisdiction over firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured and kept within Arkansas borders, claiming they are not subject to federal interstate commerce regulation.

Exempts firearms and ammunition from federal regulation if manufactured in Arkansas from basic materials and remaining within state borders, including those with generic parts imported from other states.

Requires firearms manufactured or sold in Arkansas under this chapter to be clearly marked with "Made in Arkansas" or similar language on a central metallic part such as the receiver or frame.

Prohibits state employees, public servants, and federal agents from knowingly enforcing any federal firearm regulations created after January 1, 2021 on firearms owned or manufactured in Arkansas while within state borders, with violations constituting a Class A misdemeanor.

Excludes from protections certain weapons including those that cannot be carried by one person, cannons with bore diameter greater than 1.5 inches using smokeless powder, explosive ammunition, and multi-projectile firearms other than shotguns.