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)
2 Ky. Rev. Stat. § 237.110(4)