The proposed bill aims to prohibit local governments in Arkansas from regulating knives and knife-making components, similar to existing regulations on firearms and ammunition. It amends Arkansas Code 14-16-504(b)(1)(A) and Arkansas Code 14-54-1411(b)(1)(A) to clarify that local units of government cannot enact ordinances or regulations regarding the ownership, transfer, transportation, carrying, or possession of firearms, ammunition, components of firearms, knives, or knife-making components, except as otherwise provided by state or federal law.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of language that specifies local governments are restricted from regulating knives and knife-making components, alongside firearms and ammunition. The amendments also replace certain terms for consistency and clarity, such as changing "A" to "a" and "any" to "an" in the context of local government regulations. Overall, the bill reinforces the state's authority over the regulation of these items, limiting local governance in this area.

Statutes affected:
HB 1418: 14-16-504(b), 14-54-1411(b)