Kentucky Gun Laws
Gun Laws Overview
RIFLES & SHOTGUNS | HANDGUNS | |
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Permit to Purchase | No | No |
Registration of Firearms | No | No |
Licensing of Owners | No | No |
Permit to Carry | No | No |
The list and map below are included as a tool to assist you in validating your information. We have made every effort to report the information correctly, however reciprocity and recognition agreements are subject to frequent change. The information is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law and does not include: restrictions that may be placed on non-resident permits, individuals under the age of 21, qualifying permit classes, and/or any other factor which may limit reciprocity and/or recognition. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL. Kentucky only honors permits or licenses from individuals 21 years of age or older. |
STATE STATUS | |
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Castle Doctrine | Enacted |
No-Net Loss | Enacted |
Right to Carry Confidentiality | Provisions Enacted |
Right to Carry in Restaurants | Partial Ban |
Right To Carry Laws | No Permit Required |
Right To Carry Reciprocity and Recognition | Outright Recognition |
Right to Keep & Bear Arms State Constitutional Provisions | With Provisions |
Laws on Purchase, Possession and Carrying of Firearms
Antiques and Replicas
Kentucky statutes are silent on antique and replica firearms. They are treated as ordinary firearms for possession and carrying purposes. |
Carrying
The open carry of a handgun is lawful except in certain restricted areas. MORE |
Machine Guns
It is lawful to possess, purchase, or sell a machine gun that is legally registered and possessed in compliance with all federal laws and regulations. |
Miscellaneous
It is unlawful to remove, deface, cover, alter or destroy the manufacturer’s serial number or other mark of identification on any firearm. MORE |
Possession
No state permit is required to possess a rifle, shotgun, or handgun. |
Preemption
The regulation of firearms and ammunition is completely reserved to the state legislature. MORE |
Purchase
No state permit is required to purchase a rifle, shotgun, or handgun. MORE |
Range Protection
No shooting range shall be or shall become a nuisance, either public or private, solely as a result of changed conditions in or around the locality of the range if the range has been in operation for one (1) year... MORE |
Sources: Ky.Rev.Stat §§ 65.045; 237.020 et seq.; 411.155; 527.010 et seq |
Thursday, March 26, 2015
On Tuesday, the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned with two pro-gun bills signed into law. As previously reported, Governor ...
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Yesterday, March 23, Governor Steve Beshear (D) signed Senate Bill 67 and House Bill 91 into law. Both ...
Thursday, March 12, 2015
This week, both Senate Bill 67 and House Bill 91 passed on third reading in their respective chambers ...
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Today, two pro-gun bills that deal with the concealed deadly weapons license (CDWL) training process passed favorably out ...
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Today, House Bill 91 passed favorably out of the Senate Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee and will ...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
On Monday, Senate Bill 67 was passed unanimously by the Kentucky state Senate and has crossed over to ...
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Due to inclement weather in Frankfort this week, the Kentucky General Assembly will not be convening for the ...
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Tomorrow, legislation dealing with changing the training requirements and easing the process for law-abiding citizens when obtaining their ...
Thursday, February 12, 2015
This week, House Bill 91 and Senate Bill 67 both passed through their respective committees favorably with committee substitutes.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
This week, the following two pro-gun bills are expected to be heard in committee: