Personal Vehicle Storage Limitations
Laws regarding storing of firearms in personal vehicles: 237.106 Right of Employees and Other Persons to Possess Firearms in Vehicle — Employer Liable for Denying Right — Exceptions. (1) No person, including but not limited to an employer, who is the owner, lessee, or occupant of real property shall prohibit any person who is legally […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
It is permissible to carry in State Parks, State and National Forests, State WMAs and Road Side rest areas within Kentucky.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Kentucky Permit
527.020 Carrying Concealed Deadly Weapon. (8) A loaded or unloaded firearm or other deadly weapon shall not be deemed concealed on or about the person if it is located in any enclosed container, compartment, or storage space [regularly] installed as original equipment in a motor vehicle by its manufacturer, including but not limited to a […]
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.