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State Gun Laws

Leyes actualizadas al 6 de agosto de 2024

Does a person need a license to carry a concealed firearm in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, any person is legally allowed to carry a concealed firearm without a license as long as s/he is:

  • 21 years old or older; and
  • legally allowed to possess a firearm.1

Concealed carry permits are available in Kentucky, but they are optional.1 If a person does choose to apply for one, s/he will have to complete a safety class and pass a background check. There are also a number of restrictions involving controlled substances, alcohol abuse, certain criminal convictions, and more.2 You can read the law about concealed carry permits on our Selected Kentucky Statutes page.

1 Ky. Rev. Stat. § 237.109(1)
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 237.110(4)