Open Carry Laws for Kentucky
Open carry is permitted in Kentucky. There are different laws that apply when you carry openly and rules and restrictions will change. Law enforcement officers may question you if you catch their attention while carrying openly or in a vehicle. State law preempts all local laws regarding open carry. It is not permissible within the […]
Carry Law Preemptions for Kentucky
State carry law preemptions: 65.870 Local Firearms Control Ordinances Prohibited. (1) No existing or future city, county, urban-county government, charter county, consolidated local government, unified local government, special district, local or regional public or quasi-public agency, board, commission, department, public corporation, or any person acting under the authority of any of these organizations may occupy […]
Kentucky Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Deadly force laws are outlined below: Title L – Kentucky Penal Code Chapter 503 General Principles of Justification 503.010 Definitions for chapter. 503.020 Justification — A defense. 503.030 Choice of evils. 503.040 Execution of public duty. 503.050 Use of physical force in self-protection — Admissibility of evidence of prior acts of domestic violence and abuse. […]
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
It is permissible to carry firearms in restaurants and establishments where alcohol is served per 237.110. When traveling, make sure to check the requirements for the state where you are traveling to ensure you are following local laws. Laws will vary from state to state and could even allow carrying in the restaurant portion of […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
There were not specific laws found regarding defensive sprays, electric weapons or high capacity magazines.
Kentucky LEOSA Information
Information regarding LEOSA within the state can be found at the following links: Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 LEOSA information for the State of Kentucky: LEOSA KRS 527.020 (5) (a) The following persons, if they hold a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon pursuant to KRS 237.110 or 237.138 to 237.142, may carry […]
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions
There are numerous cases regarding carry laws within the State of Kentucky, check the Attorney General page for the most recent decisions and rulings. Cases including carrying in city parks, city preemptions, court buildings, college campuses, firearms registration, firearms in vehicles on university property and employee storage requirements.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
Additional information: It is permissible to carry within an airport terminal and parking lot per 237.11. There is no set period for training being valid. License minimum age is 21 years. Permit information is not public. State reciprocity guidelines are outlined in 237.110. Firearms laws are defined in 237.020 to 237.990. Knife laws are outlined […]
Supplemental Information
Loaded firearm definition: 237.060 Definitions for KRS 237.060 to 237.090 and Certain Other Sections. (4) “Loaded” with respect to a firearm means: (a) There is ammunition in the chamber of the firearm; or (b) There is ammunition in the cylinder of the firearm; or (c) There is ammunition in the magazine of a firearm, if […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age in the State of Kentucky for transporting and possessing firearms is 18 per penal code 527.100. This applies to firearms that are secured in a vehicle with no permit. When transporting in a different state check the requirements for that state to ensure that you are following the laws where you are […]