Guns, knives, and weapons are generally prohibited on school grounds, as provided by school policies and state and federal laws.

Although children in grades 1-12 are generally not eligible for a concealed carry weapon permit, older students on college campuses may be eligible for a concealed carry permit (CCP) in some states—also known as a concealed handgun license (CHL), license to carry (LTC), concealed carry license (CCL), or concealed carry weapon (CCW).

A student’s right to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds may be governed by state and federal laws, as well as school policies.

In Arkansas, the possession of guns, knives, and other weapons on K-12 school grounds is strictly regulated by both state and federal laws. Under the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act, it is generally illegal to knowingly possess a firearm in a school zone. Arkansas state law also prohibits the possession of a firearm on the property of any school, bus, or at a school-sponsored event, with certain exceptions for law enforcement and other authorized individuals. As for higher education institutions, Arkansas allows certain individuals with a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun on public college and university campuses, subject to completion of additional training and adherence to specific regulations. However, private institutions have the authority to set their own policies regarding firearms on their premises. It's important to note that even with a concealed carry permit, there may be restrictions and designated areas where carrying is not permitted on college campuses. Students should familiarize themselves with both state laws and individual school policies regarding weapons on school grounds.