Arkansas Code
Subchapter 1 - Possession and Use Generally
§ 5-73-104. Criminal use of prohibited weapons

(a) A person commits the offense of criminal use of prohibited weapons if, except as authorized by law, he or she knowingly uses, possesses, makes, repairs, sells, or otherwise deals in any:
(1) Bomb;
(2) Metal knuckles; or
(3) Other implement for the infliction of serious physical injury or death that serves no lawful purpose.

(b) This section does not apply if the person uses, possesses, makes, repairs, sells, or otherwise deals in an item described in this section that is in compliance with the National Firearms Act, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5801 — 5861, or other applicable federal law, as either existed on January 1, 2019.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that:
(1) The defendant was a law enforcement officer, prosecuting attorney, deputy prosecuting attorney, prison guard, or member of the United States Armed Forces acting in the course and scope of his or her duty at the time he or she used or possessed the prohibited weapon; or
(2) The defendant used, possessed, made, repaired, sold, or otherwise dealt in any article enumerated in subsection (a) of this section under circumstances negating any likelihood that the weapon could be used as a weapon.

(d)
(1) Criminal use of prohibited weapons is a Class B felony if the weapon is a bomb.
(2) Criminal use of prohibited weapons is a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is possession of metal knuckles.
(3) Otherwise, criminal use of prohibited weapons is a Class D felony.

Structure Arkansas Code

Arkansas Code

Title 5 - Criminal Offenses

Subtitle 6 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare

Chapter 73 - Weapons

Subchapter 1 - Possession and Use Generally

§ 5-73-101. Definitions

§ 5-73-102. Possessing instrument of crime

§ 5-73-103. Possession of firearms by certain persons

§ 5-73-104. Criminal use of prohibited weapons

§ 5-73-105. Legitimate manufacture, repair, and transportation of prohibited weapons

§ 5-73-106. Defacing a firearm

§ 5-73-107. Possession of a defaced firearm

§ 5-73-108. Criminal acts involving explosives

§ 5-73-109. Furnishing a deadly weapon to a minor

§ 5-73-110. Disarming minors and mentally defective or mentally irresponsible persons — Disposition of property seized

§ 5-73-111. Unlawful procurement of a firearm

§ 5-73-112. Certification by a chief law enforcement officer regarding receipt or manufacture of a firearm

§ 5-73-119. Handguns — Possession by minor or possession on school property

§ 5-73-120. Carrying a weapon

§ 5-73-122. Carrying a firearm in publicly owned buildings or facilities

§ 5-73-124. Tear gas — Pepper spray

§ 5-73-125. Interstate sale and purchase of shotguns, rifles, and ammunition

§ 5-73-126. Booby traps

§ 5-73-127. Possession of loaded center-fire weapons in certain areas

§ 5-73-128. Offenses upon property of public schools

§ 5-73-129. Furnishing a handgun or a prohibited weapon to a felon

§ 5-73-130. Seizure and forfeiture of firearm — Seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicle — Disposition of property seized

§ 5-73-131. Possession or use of weapons by incarcerated persons

§ 5-73-132. Sale, rental, or transfer of firearm to person prohibited from possessing firearms

§ 5-73-133. Possession of a taser stun gun