Gov Bevin just signed this bill into law yesterday.
Kentucky lawmakers have passed a bill backed by the National Rifle Association that will allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a concealed carry permit or required training.
The bill passed the state House on Friday after originating in the Senate and will go to the desk of Republican Gob. Matt Bevin. If signed into law, Kentucky will become the 15th state to adopt a permitless carry law, the NRA told the Lexington Herald-Leader.
The measure makes it legal for Kentuckians over the age of 21 who are able to legally possess a gun to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. Obtaining a concealed-carry permit currently requires a fee and training.
Supporters have lauded the measure as a win for gun ownership, while opponents balked at the dropping of mandatory training.
My 2 cents: I am a firm believer in the value of both training and practice but it was already legal to carry open without required training so I see no difference for concealed carry. As a responsible gun owner we all have the responsibility to know the law and where open or concealed carry is prohibited and we have our own responsibility to know how to safely operate our chosen carry weapon(s). We did not need the gov't to force us to do so. This is a good move for KY. WV did it a couple of years ago. However, to carry concealed outside the state we will still need the permit and mandatory training. It is good practice to keep a personal log that records every practice or training session you may have to document that you are a responsible gun owner who takes safety and proficiency seriously. I recently started logging the date, time, location and what type of practice was done.
Kentucky lawmakers have passed a bill backed by the National Rifle Association that will allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a concealed carry permit or required training.
The bill passed the state House on Friday after originating in the Senate and will go to the desk of Republican Gob. Matt Bevin. If signed into law, Kentucky will become the 15th state to adopt a permitless carry law, the NRA told the Lexington Herald-Leader.
The measure makes it legal for Kentuckians over the age of 21 who are able to legally possess a gun to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. Obtaining a concealed-carry permit currently requires a fee and training.
Supporters have lauded the measure as a win for gun ownership, while opponents balked at the dropping of mandatory training.
My 2 cents: I am a firm believer in the value of both training and practice but it was already legal to carry open without required training so I see no difference for concealed carry. As a responsible gun owner we all have the responsibility to know the law and where open or concealed carry is prohibited and we have our own responsibility to know how to safely operate our chosen carry weapon(s). We did not need the gov't to force us to do so. This is a good move for KY. WV did it a couple of years ago. However, to carry concealed outside the state we will still need the permit and mandatory training. It is good practice to keep a personal log that records every practice or training session you may have to document that you are a responsible gun owner who takes safety and proficiency seriously. I recently started logging the date, time, location and what type of practice was done.
