Effective 1 August 2023 Act 549 of the 2023 Regular Session, HB 1547, takes effect, amending Arkansas Code § 5-73-101, adding to Section 1
Although, I can see lawyers arguing that the words including without limitation mean that the one-action language is not limiting, and a gun with any unexpended projectiles in it make it loaded; in that case en empy chamber but full mag would mean it is also loaded.
Clearly, under this language a semi-auto with a full magazine but no round in the chamber is not loaded, and a revolver with the chamber one-off from the hammer empty is not loaded. Still, no way I'd try to argue the point to a LEO wanting to discuss the issue with me.(14) "Loaded firearm" means a firearm that is assembled and contains an unexpended cartridge, shell, or projectile in the firing position, including without limitation:
(A) For a pistol or revolver, when an unexpended cartridge, shell, or projectile is in a position in which the unexpended cartridge, shell, or projectile could be fired by one (1) manual operation of any mechanism; and
(B) For a muzzle-loading firearm, when the muzzle-loading firearm is charged with a propellant and a projectile and is capped or primed.
Although, I can see lawyers arguing that the words including without limitation mean that the one-action language is not limiting, and a gun with any unexpended projectiles in it make it loaded; in that case en empy chamber but full mag would mean it is also loaded.