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Reciprocity Guidelines for Kentucky
Kentucky honors both resident and nonresident permits from all other states per the below statute: 237.110 License to Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon (20) (a) A person who has a valid license issued by another state of the United States to carry a concealed deadly weapon in that state may, subject to provisions of Kentucky law, […]
Applying for a Permit in Kentucky
The application process for a permit is outlined below: KRS 237.110 2. An applicant, in lieu of a paper application, may submit an electronic application for a license, renewal of a license and an Emergency Protective Order License to carry a concealed deadly weapon to the Department of Kentucky State Police. The online application form […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
The State of Kentucky will issue a license to carry to military personnel when the person is a citizen of the United States and is on active duty assigned to a location within the state. KRS 237.110 (20) (b) If a person with a valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon issued from another […]
Carry Permit Limitations
237.110 (16) Except as provided in KRS 527.020, no license issued pursuant to this section shall authorize any person to carry a concealed firearm into: (a) Any police station or sheriff’s office; (b) Any detention facility, prison, or jail; (c) Any courthouse, solely occupied by the Court of Justice courtroom, or court proceeding; (d) Any […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
Gun signs do not have the force of law within the State of Kentucky per statute 237.110. If a property is posted it is not advisable to enter the premises no matter what the state laws are regarding signage. Always honor the rights of the property owner regarding carrying. No firearms signs do have the […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
You are not required to notify a police officer that you are carrying if contacted. 237.110 (15) The licensee shall carry the license at all times the licensee is carrying a concealed firearm or other deadly weapon and shall display the license upon request of a law enforcement officer. Violation of the provisions of this […]
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 […]