I wouldn't know how things would be for your particular situation, but I'd go with the thought that everyone around will have a gun on themselves or in their vehicle. I haven't gone down to Ft. Smith, but I've actually done stop overs in Hardin. If it were my preference, I'd try to avoid late night hours off the beaten path, and I'd try to avoid big event dates such as pow wows. You folks will have a ton of fun.