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 |
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Yesterday, Senate Bill 150 passed in the Kentucky Senate by an overwhelming bipartisan 36-1 vote.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
NRA-backed Senate Bill 150, sponsored by state Senator Brandon Smith (R-30), will be considered by the Senate Veterans, ...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Pro-gun legislation of importance to gun owners, sportsmen and supporters of the Second Amendment was introduced this week ...
Friday, February 8, 2013
Lawmakers from Kentucky's two largest cities have unveiled longshot legislation intended to toughen Kentucky's gun laws.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Today, state Representatives Mary Lou Marzian (D-34) and Jim Wayne (D-35)introduced legislation designed to strip away your individual Right ...
Monday, January 28, 2013
Last week, the Henderson Board of Commissioners tabled their proposal to prohibit persons from carrying concealed firearms in ...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The City of Henderson Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed ...
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Kentucky voters amended the state constitution Tuesday to forever protect their right to hunt and fish.Voters overwhelmingly approved ...
Thursday, November 1, 2012
On Monday, October 26, Lawrence County officials voted 4-0 during a fiscal court hearing in favor of filing ...
Thursday, September 20, 2012
A pair of armed robbers entered the Meta Mart convenience store in Pike County, Ky. and headed towards ...