State Gun Laws

[mick silver]

http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws.aspx

[palani]

In Kentucky, a statute " to prevent persons from wearing concealed arms," has been declared to be unconstitutional; 2 Litt. R. 90; while in Indiana a similar statute has been holden valid and constitutional. 3 Blackf. R. 229.

[Ponce]

Laws are made for those who wants to obey the laws and not by those who make their own laws.......to obey the laws is to become a slave of those who make the laws.

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[mick silver]

“All men are by nature, free and equal, and have certain inherent and inalienable rights, among which may be reckoned: ... 7) the right to bear arms in defense of themselves and of the state, subject to the power of the general assembly to enact laws to prevent persons from carrying concealed weapons.”
Article 1, Section 1, Paragraph 7.
Important/Relevant Gun Laws


RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS
HANDGUNS



Permit to Purchase
No
No



Registration of Firearms
No
No



Licensing of Owners
No
No



Permit to Carry
No
Yes



The list and map below are included as a tool to assist you in validating your information. We have made every effort to report the information correctly, however reciprocity and recognition agreements are subject to frequent change. The information is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law and does not include: restrictions that may be placed on non-resident permits, individuals under the age of 21, qualifying permit classes, and/or any other factor which may limit reciprocity and/or recognition. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL.




Reciprocity

These states recognize Kentucky permits:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Kentucky recognizes permits from:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming


A synopsis of Kentucky state laws on purchase, possession and carrying of firearms.PURCHASENo state permit is required to purchase a rifle, shotgun, or handgun.
Residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky who are citizens of the United States shall have the right to purchase or otherwise acquire rifles, shotguns, handguns, and any other firearms which they are permitted to purchase or otherwise acquire under federal law and the Kentucky Revised Statutes from properly licensed dealers, manufacturers, importers, or collectors, and unlicensed individual person in Kentucky or in any other state or nation outside of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
POSSESSIONNo state permit is required to possess a rifle, shotgun, or handgun.
CARRYINGThe open carry of a handgun is lawful except in certain restricted areas. It is unlawful to carry a concealed firearm on or about one's person. This does not apply to carrying a concealed firearm in one's own real property. A lessee of real property may carry concealed on the real property. Immediate family members may carry with permission of the property owner or lessee of real property. A business owner may carry concealed on real property owned or leased by the business. Also exempt from this prohibition are persons issued a license to carry concealed firearms, police officers, agents and messengers of express companies when on duty, and U.S. mail carriers on duty. READ ALL (http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/kentucky.aspx#)
ANTIQUES AND REPLICASKentucky statutes are silent on antique and replica firearms. They are treated as ordinary firearms for possession and carrying purposes.
MACHINE GUNSIt is lawful to possess, purchase, or sell a machine gun that is legally registered and possessed in compliance with all federal laws and regulations.
PREEMPTIONThe regulation of firearms and ammunition is completely reserved to the state legislature. READ ALL (http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/kentucky.aspx#)
Range ProtectionNo shooting range shall be or shall become a nuisance, either public or private, solely as a result of changed conditions in or around the locality of the range if the range has been in operation for one (1) year... READ ALL (http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/kentucky.aspx#)
MISCELLANEOUSIt is unlawful to remove, deface, cover, alter or destroy the manufacturer’s serial number or other mark of identification on any firearm. It is unlawful to possess a firearm that has been defaced. To avoid prosecution, this offense must be reported to the police immediately. READ ALL (http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/kentucky.aspx#)

Sources: Ky.Rev.Stat §§ 65.045; 237.020 et seq.; 411.155; 527.010 et seq




CAUTION: Firearm laws are subject to frequent change and court interpretation. This summary is not intended as legal advice or restatement of law. This summary does not include federal or local laws, ordinances or regulations. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL.
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[mick silver]

i see more guys and gals carring more in the open then i did five years back ...CARRYINGThe open carry of a handgun is lawful except in certain restricted areas.

[Shami-Amourae]

I don't know why they don't list the Enhanced Concealed Carry License for Idaho. It now covers Oregon and Nevada, which the normal Concealed Carry License doesn't. We have two programs here.