# Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-207: Manufacture for military, nonaggressive, or nonoffensive use

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-207

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-207
- **Heading:** Manufacture for military, nonaggressive, or nonoffensive use
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 5 / Chapter 73 / Subchapter 2 / Section 5-73-207

## Text

Nothing contained in this subchapter prohibits or interferes with: (1) The manufacture for and sale of machine guns to the military forces or the peace officers of the United States or of any political subdivision of the United States, or the transportation required for that purpose; (2) The possession of a machine gun for scientific purpose, or the possession of a machine gun not usable as a weapon and possessed as a curiosity, ornament, or keepsake; or (3) The possession of a machine gun other than one adapted to use pistol cartridges of 30 (.30 in. or 7.63 mm.) or larger caliber, for a purpose manifestly not aggressive or offensive. Acts 1935, No. 80, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 3519; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-3162.

Nothing contained in this subchapter prohibits or interferes with:

(1) The manufacture for and sale of machine guns to the military forces or the peace officers of the United States or of any political subdivision of the United States, or the transportation required for that purpose;

(2) The possession of a machine gun for scientific purpose, or the possession of a machine gun not usable as a weapon and possessed as a curiosity, ornament, or keepsake; or

(3) The possession of a machine gun other than one adapted to use pistol cartridges of 30 (.30 in. or 7.63 mm.) or larger caliber, for a purpose manifestly not aggressive or offensive.

Acts 1935, No. 80, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 3519; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-3162.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-201 Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-201.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-202 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-202.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-203 Uniformity of interpretation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-203.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-204 Possession or use for offensive or aggressive purposes unlawful](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-204.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-205 Presumption of offensive or aggressive purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-205.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-206 Evidence of possession or use](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-206.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-207 Manufacture for military, nonaggressive, or nonoffensive use](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-207.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-208 Registration by manufacturers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-208.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-210 [Repealed]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-210.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-211 Perpetrating or attempting crime](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C73_S2_S5-73-211.md)

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